Mistakenly used 14/2 wire on baseboard heaters.
#1
12-02-13, 09:48 AM
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Canada
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Mistakenly used 14/2 wire on baseboard heaters.
Is it possible to run 12/2 from the breaker box to the junction box, and mate the 12/2 to the 14/2...???
Using 20amp breakers.
Thanks.
Using 20amp breakers.
Thanks.
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#2
12-02-13, 10:11 AM
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Is it possible to run 12/2 from the breaker box to the junction box, and mate the 12/2 to the 14/2...???
Using 20amp breakers.
Using 20amp breakers.
#3
12-02-13, 10:18 AM
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Canada
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Ok, thanks. I will simply leave the line as is, swap out the 20 breaker for a 15, and call the line 'full'.
I have 2500 watts, 240volts, 141/2 wire, and it'll now be a 15amp breaker.
Good to go..??
Thanks.
I have 2500 watts, 240volts, 141/2 wire, and it'll now be a 15amp breaker.
Good to go..??
Thanks.
#6
12-02-13, 11:44 AM
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Canada
Posts: 7
I think I understand the flaw in my logic(I use the term loosely)
I had figured that since each heater was on a single standalone line, that I only had to count the wattage on that separate line, the highest being 750 watts @240.
I now see the error of my ways and I thank you all kindly.
I had figured that since each heater was on a single standalone line, that I only had to count the wattage on that separate line, the highest being 750 watts @240.
I now see the error of my ways and I thank you all kindly.
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