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    Jun 19, 2010, 07:42 PM
    Baseboard heater runs continuously even when thermo is turned off
    I have a single-pole thermostat on a 240 v baseboard heater. The heater seems to be on continuously even when the thermo is turned completely down. Is it possible for a baseboard heater to operate on one leg of a 240 v circuit? And what do I need to do to get the heater to shut off beyond turning the breaker off on the circuit?
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    Jun 20, 2010, 05:47 AM
    Either the stat is defective and is not opening when in the Off position, or there something is not wired correctly.
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