Baseboard heaters come in many sizes to match the heating needs of the room.
Ctric heater wires are installed in a solid wall.
Consult the manufacturers specifications and installation information for the unit you choose.
A wall mounted thermostat is recommended for optimum performance.
Electric heater wires are installed in a solid wall having a thickness of 8 cm and k 2 5 w m c.
The thermostat can be mounted directly on the heater itself or it can be mounted on the wall so that the circuit wiring passes through the thermostat first on the way to.
A common rule of thumb is to provide 10 watts of heat for every square foot of space in the room though this may vary somewhat depending on the configuration of.
Convection heaters are a great fast and efficient heat source for garages basements and dens.
Choosing a heater size.
The rating or heating capacity of a baseboard heater is commonly measured in wattage which is governed by the length of the heater.
More about wiring an electric heater.
Unlike the low voltage thermostats that control central heating and air conditioning systems electric baseboard heaters use line voltage thermostats that are installed as part of the full voltage circuit powering the heater.
Baseboard wall heater installed baseboard electric heaters provide an easy solution for heating most rooms.
Electrical wiring for a electric heater.
220 volt wiring diagram.
Electric wall heaters usually produce convection heating with a motorized fan although some models do use silent radiant heat with electric coils and a reflective back panel.
The electric baseboard heater is the number one choice for low cost installation and the quiet operation makes it the preferred heater for bedrooms.
See your installation manual for complete details.
The right face is exposed to an environment with h 50 w m 2 c and t 30 c while the left face is exposed to h 75 w m 2 c and t 50 c.
Convection wall heaters use a blower to push out warm air and circulate it in the room.