| Length (Inches): | 94" |
|---|---|
| Type: | Baseboard Heater |
| Color: | Navajo White |
| Height (Inches): | 8.375" |
| Voltage: | 240v |
| Wattage: | 2000 |
| BTU Output: | 6826 5120 |
| Model: | Qmark HBB |
| Application: | Electric Heating |
| Features: | Environmentally Safe Silicon Oil |
These are not 24 volt units. I don't think I would choose this type of unit for primary source of heat. Watts divided by voltage equals amps. Do no exceed thermostat rating. Sent from my iPhone
Amps are calculated by dividing watts by volts. In your case you have a grand total of 2250 watts so divide that by 240 and you get a little under 10 amps. You should be able to get by nicely with a 20 amp 240 volt breaker. A single thermostat will work just fine, just wire the three units in series with the power to the first of the series going through the thermostat. I am not an electrician so you probably should verify this with a qualified professional.
Either end. Instructions show how.
These units can be wired from either end. Roundjohn
Either end.
You will need to connect the unit directly into the electrical service. If you install a standard plug and plug into 110 you’ll fry the unit.
This is a 240 volt unit if you order the 110 volt then the answer is yes pick up a heavy duty appliance cord rated at 15 amp i would also recomend getting the thermostat.
The item description says it is a 240 volt unit, so I don't think you could plug into 110 outlet and make it work properly. But you should be able to attach a cord properly rated for 220 and plug into a properly installed 220 outlet.
Must be direct wired to 240 service
I use the first thermostat. Great product had the cheap turn knob Honeywell thermostat not as precise as this one. The internals would heat up from the current draw and throw off the room readings. The first choice is easy to install and very reliable can handle up to 3000 watts and then some. The #2 choice link is for a selection of honeywell line volt thermostats for electric heat. 1) 7 Day Programmable Line Volt Thermostat for Electric Heating SKU:TH115-A-240D-BBrand: Honeywell 2) http://www.pexsupply.com/Honeywell-Thermostats-283000
One of these units would be sufficient for each room if they require approximately 30 BTUs per square foot. This is very possible in a new construction, even in a cold climate, but a heat loss calculation would be necessary to find out for sure.
I don't have any idew this heater might compare to a regular one, since this is the only electric heater I have in the house. We have it in our second-floor bathroom on a programable thermostat and I can say that the room is comfortable when we need it to be comfortable.
I can't compare it to other baseboard heaters, but I can tell you that I've found the Pex, which is the only kind of heat I have in my home, to be economical & extremely comfortable. I got these heaters because of my pleasant experiences with de Longhi oil-filled portable radiators.
This product is no more efficient than any other resistive electric heat source: It's on of the most simple, reliable forms of heat. Here's how it works: An electric is current is passed through a resistor (heating element). The electrical resistance in the heating element turns electricity into heat. Electric heat is 100% efficient; you get out exactly what you put in. The difference between a hydronic/electric heating unit and a straight electric heating unit is simple: Instead of leaving the electric element to directly heat the air, a hydronic/electric encases the heating element in a fluid to provide what's called thermal mass, basically a fancy way to describe "stuff to heat up". The element heats the oil, and the oil releases the heat to the air to heat your home. They are silent, and cycle less often than straight electric. They have all the upsides to straight electric heaters and none of the downsides.
It depends on the BTU requirement of the space. Factors such as climate and insulation quality play a major role in determining this number. You may want to try our BTU Calculator (see link below) to get an estimate. http://www.pexsupply.com/pex/control/BTUCalculator
That will be based on the BTU-load required to heat the space.
The 2000 Watt unit (HBB2004) requires 8.3 Amps.
You can wire two units together.