2 pole thermostats

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arnettda

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I have only used a two pole thermostat to break both lines going to a baseboard heater. Can I run two seperate 20 amp circuits through each pole of the thermostat and and only break one line going to each heater?
 
I think it's ok. However, for some reason, I think the bi-metal type T-stat only controls 1 pole. If thats the case, 1 heater would be on all the time, unless there is a positive off position for both poles.
I hope I made some sense. :cool:
 
rcarroll said:
I think it's ok. However, for some reason, I think the bi-metal type T-stat only controls 1 pole. If thats the case, 1 heater would be on all the time, unless there is a positive off position for both poles.
I hope I made some sense. :cool:
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Good point, what he thinks is 2 pole might only be 1 that opens.
You do not need to open both for controls, only disconnects need both
 
Have you thought of wiring the thermostat normally then hit one heater then go tho the other, Or perhaps make your spice below the thermostat.
I've have had a need for both and they work fine.
Or we're you just expieriencing on the thermostat;)
 
A 2-pole stat actually disconnects both poles when it's in the off position. One pole turns on and off with the temperature. The other pole shuts off only when the stat is turned to the off position.

What you're asking to do will not work as rcarroll stated.
 
Buck Parrish said:
Have you thought of wiring the thermostat normally then hit one heater then go tho the other, Or perhaps make your spice below the thermostat.
I've have had a need for both and they work fine.
Or we're you just expieriencing on the thermostat;)
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I think the issue is, he need to operate (2) seperate circuits with one thermastat. If you wire thermastat normal and hit one heater then the next, might exceed current rating of breaker
 
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