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What gauge of wire is needed for a baseboard heater 1000 watt 240 Volt 4.2 Amp?
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∙ 14y ago
I would use #12. THHN #12 is rated for 30 amps.
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The minimum size wire that you can use, to save overhead costs, is #14 wire which is rated at 15 amps. Home wiring cable has a rating of 300 volts. Also the above answer is wrong, #12 is only rated at 20 amps.
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∙ 7y agoThere is something wrong with your calculations. Using the equation A = W/V, a 5000 watt heater will draw 5000/240 = 20.8 amps. Using your numbers V = W/A = 5000/22 = 227 volts. For a home distribution panel 113/227 volts is much to low for normal operation.
A #12 copper conductor with an insulation rating of 90 degrees C is rated at 20 amps.
A #10 copper conductor with an insulation rating of 90 degrees C is rated at 30 amps.
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∙ 8y agoYou need to use 10 gauge wire since you're over 20 amps. 12 gauge is used up to 20 amps. 10 gauge up to 30 amps.
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How much electric baseboard heat is needed for a house?
You can get this information the same place you get the heaters. You will need to give them information on the size and dimensions for your home.
1000 gauge is equal to how many millimeter?
1000 gauge = 0.254 millimeter
What will happen if 120 volt appliance is plugged into 220 volt outlet explain with electrical equation?
If V is the rated voltage of the equipment, and Vs is voltage of the supply, we have this approximate equation: Vs = 2 V. That is enough to wreck the equipment and/or blow the fuse.120 volt appliance on 240 voltsThis senerio will use an electric baseboard heater but the results will be the same for any electrical appliance.The heater will operate over its given specified wattage. A 120 volt heater run off of 240 volt will have an output increase. Ohms law stated that current is directly proportional to the applied voltage and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit. A 240 volt heater can be run off of 120 volts but the wattage will be reduced.For example if an ordinary 1000 watt baseboard heater's supply is 120 volts, the current of the heater will be, I = W/E 1000/120 = 8.3 amps.The resistance of the heater is R = W/I (squared) =1000/8.3 x 8.3 (69) = 14.5 ohms.Applying 240 volts on the same heater whose resistance is 14.5 ohms results in a new heater wattage rating. W = E (squared)/R = 240 x 240 (57600)/14.5 = 3972 watts.This is 2972 watts, almost 300%, higher than the manufacturer's designed safety rating.The amperage drawn by connecting a 120 volt, 1000 watt heater to a 240 volt source will be, I = W/E = 3972/120 = 33 amps.W = watts, I = amperage, R = resistance in ohms and E = voltage.
How do you use 110 heater to 220 volts supply?
You don't. The heater will operate over its given specified wattage. A 120 volt heater run off of 240 volt will have an output increase. Ohms law stated that current is directly proportional to the applied voltage and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit. A 240 volt heater can be run off of 120 volts but the wattage will be reduced. For example if an ordinary 1000 watt baseboard heater's supply is 120 volts, the current of the heater will be, I = W/E 1000/120 = 8.3 amps. The resistance of the heater is R = W/I (squared) =1000/8.3 x 8.3 (69) = 14.5 ohms. Applying 240 volts on the same heater whose resistance is 14.5 ohms results in a new heater wattage rating. W = E (squared)/R = 240 x 240 (57600)/14.5 = 3972 watts. This is 2972 watts, almost 300%, higher than the manufacturer's designed safety rating. The amperage drawn by connecting a 120 volt, 1000 watt heater to a 240 volt source will be, I = W/E = 3972/120 = 33 amps. W = watts, I = amperage, R = resistance in ohms and E = voltage.
What is the thickness of 600g polyethylene sheet?
1000 gauge
How much electric baseboard heat is needed for a house?
You can get this information the same place you get the heaters. You will need to give them information on the size and dimensions for your home.
1000 gauge is equal to how many millimeter?
1000 gauge = 0.254 millimeter
What will happen if 120 volt appliance is plugged into 220 volt outlet explain with electrical equation?
If V is the rated voltage of the equipment, and Vs is voltage of the supply, we have this approximate equation: Vs = 2 V. That is enough to wreck the equipment and/or blow the fuse.120 volt appliance on 240 voltsThis senerio will use an electric baseboard heater but the results will be the same for any electrical appliance.The heater will operate over its given specified wattage. A 120 volt heater run off of 240 volt will have an output increase. Ohms law stated that current is directly proportional to the applied voltage and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit. A 240 volt heater can be run off of 120 volts but the wattage will be reduced.For example if an ordinary 1000 watt baseboard heater's supply is 120 volts, the current of the heater will be, I = W/E 1000/120 = 8.3 amps.The resistance of the heater is R = W/I (squared) =1000/8.3 x 8.3 (69) = 14.5 ohms.Applying 240 volts on the same heater whose resistance is 14.5 ohms results in a new heater wattage rating. W = E (squared)/R = 240 x 240 (57600)/14.5 = 3972 watts.This is 2972 watts, almost 300%, higher than the manufacturer's designed safety rating.The amperage drawn by connecting a 120 volt, 1000 watt heater to a 240 volt source will be, I = W/E = 3972/120 = 33 amps.W = watts, I = amperage, R = resistance in ohms and E = voltage.
How much does a 1000 ft roll of quarter inch wire cost?
You will have to be much more specific to get an answer. Your description fits many items. -Wire gauge and metal at least is needed.
How many ft of baseboard do you need for 1000 sf room?
if it is a regular rectangle room than the most is 220 then subtract the door ways
How do you use 110 heater to 220 volts supply?
You don't. The heater will operate over its given specified wattage. A 120 volt heater run off of 240 volt will have an output increase. Ohms law stated that current is directly proportional to the applied voltage and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit. A 240 volt heater can be run off of 120 volts but the wattage will be reduced. For example if an ordinary 1000 watt baseboard heater's supply is 120 volts, the current of the heater will be, I = W/E 1000/120 = 8.3 amps. The resistance of the heater is R = W/I (squared) =1000/8.3 x 8.3 (69) = 14.5 ohms. Applying 240 volts on the same heater whose resistance is 14.5 ohms results in a new heater wattage rating. W = E (squared)/R = 240 x 240 (57600)/14.5 = 3972 watts. This is 2972 watts, almost 300%, higher than the manufacturer's designed safety rating. The amperage drawn by connecting a 120 volt, 1000 watt heater to a 240 volt source will be, I = W/E = 3972/120 = 33 amps. W = watts, I = amperage, R = resistance in ohms and E = voltage.
What is the thickness of 600g polyethylene sheet?
1000 gauge
Can a 1000 watt generator run a 1500 watt ceramic heater?
A 1000 watt generator cannot run a 1500 watt ceramic heater without having problems.
800watt heater is how many kilowatts?
To convert watts to kilowatts, divide by 1000 (kilo means 1000).
What is the value16 gauge mod 12?
100-1000 USD
What is value of New 20 gauge Browning?
1000 USD
What is the mil for 1000 gauge thick polyethylene sheet?
0.25
