i thought the 2 pole 30 would work aslong as the terminals are rated for it and I run a 10/3 i didnt want too run a dedicated circuit for each unit and take up all that space in the panel because i was going to do a generator inlet and install an interlock for them
If these are 240V, why would you run 10-3? That saves you nothing, actually, it costs you more! You can't have a MWBC with only 240V loads.
Also depending on how you intend to control them, many direct control wall thermostats for these type of units are only rated 22 amps from what I have seen.
What I mean is, as long as each of the four had its own T-stat. Just over 10a per circuit.
Maybe ceiling hung radiant heaters with smaller tap conductors tailed to each unit isn't so bad on 30 to 50 amp circuits where permitted, but yes it seems to be a pain for typical baseboard or even cove heaters.
4) 2 circuit/4 pole heat contactor with single stat. This would allow two 20 amp circuits or even a 20 and a 15. Avoids the #10.
Yes another option. He did say he was trying to get away with a single 2-pole circuit which would save him from running two homeruns.
The OP did not say that, only that they're in a basement.
True he only said finished basement which could be one or more rooms. If it's more than one room then multiple thermostats might be better.
Why not (2) 15A 240V circuits? 14/2?
You're right.
