What does 208/240V ratings mean for electric baseboard?

• Apr 1, 2015

• #2

crshears

Electrical

Mar 23, 2013

1,881

Yes.

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• Apr 1, 2015

• #3

jraef

Electrical

May 29, 2002

11,360

And all that means is that it would have to run longer to heat up a room the same amount. Less watts, more time, same kWh.


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• Apr 2, 2015

• #4

crshears

Electrical

Mar 23, 2013

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Yeah, less watts & more time...but also due to slower heating rate @ 208V may require more heaters &/or better [higher R number] insulation system in colder climates in order to attain desired room temperature - see ASHRAE standards, prevailing building codes, etc.

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• Apr 2, 2015

• #5

waross

Electrical

Jan 7, 2006

28,204

208 Volts is common in larger apartment buildings and condos. Most users are not aware that the heating of baseboard heaters, electric stoves, clothes driers and similar 208V/240V appliances is taking longer.

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• Apr 2, 2015

• #6

crshears

Electrical

Mar 23, 2013

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Probably because the architects, engineers, designers and tradespeople have all done their jobs reasonably well...

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• Apr 2, 2015

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katwalatapan

Electrical

Aug 9, 2011

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Thank you for sharing your views.

 

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