240VAC Baseboard Heater
240VAC Baseboard Heater
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When wiring a 240VAC 1000W baseboard heater, by code, is a double pole thermostat required or is a single pole acceptable?
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RE: 240VAC Baseboard Heater
If the 240V is between phase and neutral (grounded) then single pole is acceptable.
RE: 240VAC Baseboard Heater
Don
RE: 240VAC Baseboard Heater
I didn't see that this question is in the IEC area before I posted. My answer only applies where the National Electrical Code (US) is used.
Don
RE: 240VAC Baseboard Heater
Thanks.