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  • @utubecrc
    @utubecrc Рік тому +6

    Looks like you're running 12/2 wire. Might be a good idea to to mention how this is accomplished with a double pole breaker as needed.

  • @timdro1484
    @timdro1484 4 роки тому +8

    The romex connector is on backwards

  • @donniedixon7746
    @donniedixon7746 4 роки тому +7

    I was watching this on UA-cam to see how to wire up my face board heater. They showed me how to run the screws into the wall and how to read a measuring tape but they did not show nothing on how to exactly wire it up do you cut the top wire or the bottom wire. If anyone is doing this type of work they will pretty much know how to measure and run a screw into the wall

    • @Ionizap
      @Ionizap Рік тому

      Exactly they never showed the final connections which basically is what I came here for.

  • @iainwhytock3681
    @iainwhytock3681 2 місяці тому

    We have a basement that flooded three times from a drain up on the street. If there is three inches of water in the basement, could you get electrocuted when you have electric baseboards on the bottom of the wall?

  • @kolopoustas
    @kolopoustas 3 роки тому +1

    My baseboard heater I installed is making a buzzing/humming noise? How do I fix that Sir.

  • @pantachapin986
    @pantachapin986 9 місяців тому

    Is I don't have a thermostat, just the switch know on the left side, can that be switched to the right side of the heater?

  • @urbanman1516
    @urbanman1516 Рік тому

    May I ask you a quick question? Our contractor wired a 1500W and a 2000W baseboard heater on the same 20 amp circuit in series. Both going to one thermostat. I can't help think the 1500W unit is quite a bit warmer than the 2000W unit. Should he have wired them in parallel do you know?

    • @totheknee
      @totheknee 11 місяців тому +1

      With both in series, you'd have the equivalent of an 860W heater (9.6 Ohms + 7.2 Ohms of resistance with the power levels you reported). I'm not an HVAC guy, but that doesn't sound like efficient usage from a random guy like me with an astrophysics degree.

    • @urbanman1516
      @urbanman1516 11 місяців тому

      @@totheknee Correct. Wired in series only provides about half voltage to each baseboard. After some research, it seems wiring in parallel is the correct way to install two baseboards to one thermostat. Full and even distribution of voltage that way.

  • @williamott9372
    @williamott9372 3 роки тому +2

    Can I install an electric baseboard heater right above the floor trim?

  • @greenychic202aol
    @greenychic202aol 2 роки тому

    *Install was easy **fireplace.homes** good although I personally had some difficulty with the thermostat I had. Issue was mine though, not realizing that electric heaters couldn't use oil thermostats. Tip: If you are using an external thermostat, run the power to the thermostat, not the unit. Once that was squared away it worked great.*

  • @johndagastino7900
    @johndagastino7900 Рік тому

    Question : I live in a remote region in a cabin. Will the liquid in the unit freeze after I shut the heat off ? I can get to -20F in the mountains.

  • @jolyonwelsh9834
    @jolyonwelsh9834 7 років тому +2

    Good, you are using Square D circuit breakers, the best breakers on the planet.

  • @osazerhun
    @osazerhun Рік тому +2

    Do not cut the one connecting from the top to the bottom. Only cut the other one, which is two blacks from the factory. Now, the one that you cut are the only two blacks that you will be connecting your thermoster's two blacks seperately to. IF YOU CUT THE TOP AND BOTTOM FACTORY CONNECTIONS, AND CONNECT TO IT AS YOUR SECOND BLACK CONNECTION, CIRCUIT BREAKER WILL TRIPP OR 🔥fire🔥

  • @stephenc9999
    @stephenc9999 4 роки тому +9

    The NM connector is installed backwards. The screws to tighten it around the wire should be on the outside of the heater.

  • @skittles8667
    @skittles8667 4 роки тому

    Im buying all new baseboard heaters and replacing flooring. Does this sit directly on the floor and the carpet butt up to it? Or do i install the carpet first and sit the heater on it? Or do i leave a small gap?

  • @zacsmitherman9018
    @zacsmitherman9018 3 роки тому +3

    Dude said " Looks level from my house! " Lol

  • @lomparti
    @lomparti 2 роки тому +1

    You skipped over the most important part..hooking up the wires to the heaters. Lol there is a black and white wire coming from the house and my heater has a black and red wire. Was wondering how I wire it up

  • @craigkovatch7564
    @craigkovatch7564 4 роки тому +2

    Is it acceptable to just mount the heater an inch or two up the wall (i.e. above the trim) rather than cutting it?

  • @jonsnow3099
    @jonsnow3099 7 років тому +2

    Do you need to run a separate wire to the heater from the panel or can you feed off an electrical outlet that's not being used?

    • @Cadetheat
      @Cadetheat  7 років тому +1

      We recommend that you install heaters on a dedicated circuit. Usually outlets are on a shared circuit. If you have a heater on a circuit with a few outlets, it could be easily overloaded.

    • @workingshlub8861
      @workingshlub8861 7 років тому +3

      always put on separate circuit..do not tap off anything.

    • @stevendeatley4878
      @stevendeatley4878 6 років тому

      the cadet heaters I have seen at lowes are all 240 volt and most all the outlets in a home are 120 volt so it would not work well

  • @E3ECO
    @E3ECO 7 років тому +2

    What about the wiring? I have a heater with two black wires sticking out of it that needs to connect to a black wire and a white wire coming from the wall. Which goes to which?

    • @Cadetheat
      @Cadetheat  7 років тому

      +E3ECO do you know if you have a 120 or 240 volt circuit? Sounds like the heater is 240 volts.

    • @E3ECO
      @E3ECO 7 років тому +1

      It's 240V. After looking at the instructions some more, I think the neutral wire is supposed to connect to the top black wire, and the live wire to the bottom.

    • @Cadetheat
      @Cadetheat  7 років тому +1

      Our tech team says that's the right way to hook it up with 240-volt power. Sorry it took us a while to get back to you, we wanted to make sure we ran the question by them.

    • @E3ECO
      @E3ECO 7 років тому +1

      Thanks. I'll be hooking it up this evening.

  • @rfworld60
    @rfworld60 7 років тому +8

    Maybe you curl the wire clockwise as you tighten screws clockwise?

    • @j.radford7109
      @j.radford7109 7 років тому +1

      Yeah, that's what I was thinking....

    • @craigkovatch7564
      @craigkovatch7564 2 роки тому

      They curled it clockwise in the video, unfortunately they put the wrong text in the "TIP"

    • @twoelevenscho4597
      @twoelevenscho4597 Рік тому

      The bubble wasn’t centered, but it was “perfect”!😂

  • @Prtygrl44
    @Prtygrl44 6 років тому

    Hi, I am thinking about getting one of these for my addition, we have a gas fireplace but at night we usually shut it off and there is NO heat in the addition and what is happening is we r getting condensation on the ceiling from the warmth of the house and where it meets the addition only on One part of the ceiling, do you think this would heat the room nice at night so the condensation stays at bay? Thanks in advance ;)

  • @ronnieeglandt2849
    @ronnieeglandt2849 8 років тому

    I installed baseboard heaters but had to remove the Whole basboard before installing. That tool to cut baseboard Is a good investment thnx.

    • @Cadetheat
      @Cadetheat  8 років тому

      Yeah that's a handy trick for sure. Hopefully it comes in handy next time!

  • @dhimes3
    @dhimes3 4 роки тому

    thank you gentleman....I have a situation whereby I have a 240v\20 recepticle in the middle of a 6 feet wall..mother in law used it for a unit heater..was going to install a 4 ft 1500 watt baseboard heater....that has to have a thermostat per bank loan inspector...the knockouts for the heater are on the ends....don't think their is a wiring gutter space along the back of the unit...can you think of any cute way of wiring this thing other than climbing under the house....cutting the cable loose re routing to the end of the heater and re-drilling the wall....( I can't) ..this house is in escrow and I need to get it done....thanks Dale

    • @lexnav1341
      @lexnav1341 4 місяці тому

      Yes, there is!
      CALL AN ELECTRICIAN!

  • @xXPanzerStalkerXx
    @xXPanzerStalkerXx 6 років тому +15

    you're honestly gonna look somebody in the eye and tell them that's what level looks like lmao

    • @PSA7788
      @PSA7788 6 років тому

      I thought the same thing......jeezo peezo. I would not want to see their other work.

    • @DrPepperZZZ
      @DrPepperZZZ 2 роки тому

      There's no reason to level it in the first place. Just match the floor. I was wondering if they thought electrons need level to flow. Then they threw an 8" level on showing it's an inch or more out and said 'perfect'.

  • @DM-qe1dr
    @DM-qe1dr 2 роки тому

    How difficult is it to swap out convection heaters and replace with hydronic (soft heat series)?

  • @lexnav1341
    @lexnav1341 4 місяці тому

    For those of you looking for the wiring instructions, here you go.
    See more...

  • @Konstantinoff74
    @Konstantinoff74 8 років тому +2

    This was very helpful, thanks

    • @Cadetheat
      @Cadetheat  8 років тому

      So glad to hear it. If you have any suggestions or requests for other videos we can make, don't hesitate to let us know.

  • @atheniasonly1533
    @atheniasonly1533 4 роки тому

    Hello, I have 12/2 NM-B wires on a 20AMP. Which baseboards heaters should I use? The room is 200sq ft. And also which thermostat? Thank you!

    • @8989griff
      @8989griff 2 роки тому

      You need something that runs 2500W

  • @jimstampler3529
    @jimstampler3529 4 роки тому

    Can I replace a 10' unit with 2-5' units butted against each other, and wire them together?

    • @Cadetheat
      @Cadetheat  4 роки тому

      Hi Jim. For questions like this, we would suggest speaking directly with our tech support team. They can be reached by phone, live chat, or email which can all be found by following this link: cadetheat.com/customer-service.

  • @alofano
    @alofano 4 роки тому

    What are your thoughts if someone put the baseboard heater just one centimeter above the top of the wooden baseboard trim ???

    • @Cadetheat
      @Cadetheat  4 роки тому

      Hi there. This may be possible with some other baseboard heaters depending on the design; however, our baseboard heaters are designed specifically to rest on the floor.

  • @larrytate1657
    @larrytate1657 7 років тому

    What is an around about price of material needed of this to heat a basement of avg size low ranch? This runs off all electric?

    • @Cadetheat
      @Cadetheat  7 років тому

      +Larry Tate Sorry it took us a while to get back to you.
      For a basement application we would generally recommend 8-10 watts per square foot. This will vary based on the age of the home, whether this is the primary heat source or not, and how well the basement is insulated.
      Our heaters do run off electricity and are controlled by a thermostat, either built in on the heater or with a wall control.
      Without knowing the exact size or configuration of your space it’s difficult to determine the number of heaters your basement would require.
      We would love to hear more about your project so we can give you a more detailed recommendation. Feel free to comment here or call us at 360-693-2505 and ask for our technical support department.

    • @workingshlub8861
      @workingshlub8861 7 років тому

      10 watts per square foot.

    • @dantemeneses8426
      @dantemeneses8426 4 роки тому

      My masterbedroom is 10x12 size . how many wattage i need and what type of heater you recommend

  • @zaniry2255
    @zaniry2255 4 роки тому +3

    ummmm where is the part where you show how to WIRE THE BASEBOARD????

  • @johnhorner297
    @johnhorner297 3 роки тому

    If you need a video on how to wire this you probably need an electician...the worst part is getting that wire from the panel to that neat little hole that would be a long video you might want to think about.

  • @loganlagace4046
    @loganlagace4046 6 років тому +17

    Hilarious how they don't show you how to actually wire it...

    • @Cadetheat
      @Cadetheat  6 років тому

      Hi Jason, Because wiring can vary quite a bit depending on which thermostat you have, we decided to cover wiring in different videos. The link was included during the video but the playlist can also be found here: ua-cam.com/video/jVh0looeRN0/v-deo.html
      Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We will reconsider how we do this in the future.

    • @shadowwalker5556
      @shadowwalker5556 5 років тому

      @@Cadetheat unfortunately the video link takes you to an install of the thermostat.. so we still do not have the info we thought we were getting by the name on this video. how do the rest of us get the wires to majically appear in the wall so we can do this connection in the first place???

    • @kolopoustas
      @kolopoustas 3 роки тому

      My baseboard heater I installed is making a buzzing/humming noise? How do I fix that Sir.

    • @ZacharyLee
      @ZacharyLee 3 роки тому

      Totally. The most important part was left out.

  • @TheTeyove232000
    @TheTeyove232000 6 років тому +27

    Where is the electrical installation ?🤦‍♂️

    • @shadowwalker5556
      @shadowwalker5556 5 років тому +10

      oh... you just drill a hole in your wall and presto majicko the wires majically appear woot woot

    • @donniedixon7746
      @donniedixon7746 4 роки тому +2

      Sheetrock screws that's what I was thinking they show you everything of how to do it except for the main thing on wiring it up I said in my comment anyone doing this knows how to read a tape measure run a screw in the wall but more complicated things like wiring they did not show it I'm pretty much a jack-of-all-trades but sometimes I need a little help on different things

    • @jimmybest5404
      @jimmybest5404 4 роки тому +1

      Well how do you get power? You forget that part

  • @jean-claudealary5245
    @jean-claudealary5245 7 років тому +1

    can we install 2 baseboard heather on the same circuit

    • @Cadetheat
      @Cadetheat  7 років тому

      That depends on the voltage and amperage of your circuit and the total wattage of the heaters you plan on installing. A 20-amp, 120-volt circuit can have a maximum of 1,920 watts on it. A 20-amp, 240-volt circuit can have a total of 3,840 amps on it and a 30-amp, 240-volt circuit can have a total of 5,760 amps on it.

    • @jean-claudealary5245
      @jean-claudealary5245 7 років тому +1

      tks very helpful have a good day

    • @workingshlub8861
      @workingshlub8861 7 років тому +2

      watts..not amps

    • @AdamTheVAST
      @AdamTheVAST 7 років тому +3

      "30-amp, 240-volt circuit can have a total of 5,760 amps on it." they mean 5,760 watts*

  • @bringerofthedawn5544
    @bringerofthedawn5544 5 років тому

    Which breaker do I turn off??

  • @coltconnorproductions1016
    @coltconnorproductions1016 8 років тому

    can you make a plug in or is there already a plug in cadet?

    • @Cadetheat
      @Cadetheat  8 років тому +1

      Connor, Unfortunately we don't make a plug-in heater at this time and can't recommend you modify one of our heaters to make it plug into a wall outlet.

    • @coltconnorproductions1016
      @coltconnorproductions1016 8 років тому

      okay

    • @brandonhunter9390
      @brandonhunter9390 5 років тому +1

      @@coltconnorproductions1016 Too many amps to pull through your standard circuit in some cases plus these are 220 volts won't plug into an electrical outlet.

  • @Sploocher
    @Sploocher 4 роки тому

    How do you get the electric wire there after the drywall is installed?

    • @IHAVU
      @IHAVU Рік тому

      Have fun snaking wires, good times!!!!

  • @adambruce5147
    @adambruce5147 3 роки тому +1

    “How does that look for level?” (closes both eyes) “looks great!”

  • @czogg99
    @czogg99 8 років тому +2

    How much does the baseboard heater costs

    • @Cadetheat
      @Cadetheat  8 років тому

      Different length heaters provide different amounts of heat. The 2-foot unit starts at around $40. See pricing and availability on our factory store: cadetelectricheat.com/electric-heaters/baseboard

  • @mrstanskaggs1
    @mrstanskaggs1 6 років тому

    I am wanting to add a 30" one of these in my bathroom, which has tile floor. Are these safe in a wet environment? I do not expect a torrent of water, but I can expect mist in the form of steam or high humidity. My plan is to put these maybe 1/2" above the floor and turn on/off with a wall switch (no thermostat or maybe one on a wall mount on the switch panel).
    I am wondering your thoughts or recomendations?

    • @Cadetheat
      @Cadetheat  6 років тому

      Hi Stan, as far as we’re concerned, baseboards are safe to use in a bathroom if you follow a few rules (outlined below). We do suggest you check your local electrical codes, because some areas may not permit this.
      Here’s our suggestions to use a baseboard heater in a bathroom: Make sure you install the heater at least 2 feet away from splash zones and don’t install them under towel racks, behind a door or anywhere they could be blocked while in use. We’d also suggest that you use ventilation in the bathroom to help keep the heater dry.
      As far as controlling a baseboard, we would recommend using a wall thermostat for convenience instead of a switch. We have a thermostat selection guide to help you find the right thermostat for your situation: cadetheat.com/support/choosing-the-right-thermostat.
      We’d also suggest you take a look at the Com-Pak Bath heater, which is specifically designed to work in the bathroom and has a timer and thermostat built-in: cadetheat.com/products/wall-heaters/com-pak-bath.

    • @lukej83
      @lukej83 6 років тому

      The CEC states that Bond wires should only have a 3/4 turn under the screw. Im not sure of the NEC rules but the bond wire will be crushed and will break. They installed the connector reversed the lock ring installs into the fixture

  • @k5blazerman956
    @k5blazerman956 3 роки тому

    I converted my whole house install 10 heaters my bill went way up but it's worth it my bill used to be 200 in the coldest months it is 350 at the most

    • @Rave33mc
      @Rave33mc 2 роки тому

      How is that worth it? Considering myself

    • @k5blazerman956
      @k5blazerman956 2 роки тому +1

      @@Rave33mc a lot of people burn wood in the neighborhood and my old furnace would taking the outside air I would get smokey here in the house just a little bit would be annoying

    • @k5blazerman956
      @k5blazerman956 2 роки тому +1

      @@Rave33mc I kept my old furnace is still there working needs to be cleaned and I wish I would have used the wall-mounted thermostats which I'm going to put in some day

  • @stephensmith8812
    @stephensmith8812 9 років тому +9

    why in none of these videos do they actually show you how to wire it why I understand how to install it to the wall but never how to correctly wire it which renders it pointless

    • @Cadetheat
      @Cadetheat  9 років тому

      +Stephen Smith Thanks for the feedback. We intentionally split the wiring into different videos, because the specifics change depending on what voltage heater you have and what type of thermostat you will be using. You can find those videos here (the wiring hookup to the baseboard is included in the second half) ua-cam.com/play/PLNQaqK6cZ89H0MRRkTmt1wID1igiqod7R.html If you're looking for specifics about how to install a circuit into your panel and run wires through the wall, please get in touch with our tech support department through the phone, e-mail or over Live Chat here cadetheat.com/support/customer-service

    • @k5blazerman956
      @k5blazerman956 3 роки тому

      Basically the voltage goes through the thermostat and then comes out of the thermostat to the heater pretty easy

    • @stephensmith8812
      @stephensmith8812 3 роки тому

      @@k5blazerman956 I don't even remember writing this im gonna have to go back and watch it and just see if I'm a moron

  • @Kindofanerd
    @Kindofanerd 4 роки тому

    You guys are using 3 wire instead of 4 why?

  • @justinwilliams9228
    @justinwilliams9228 2 роки тому

    Looks like 2 hacks. The romex connector is backwards and it looks you put the ground wire the wrong way. The loop should go in the direction on the screw is tight

  • @olddave4833
    @olddave4833 4 роки тому

    what breaker are you turning off if you are installing a new baseboard heater, ????????????????????/// there is no ele going to a new heater.. these guys install a heater and then are going to install a thermostat, but the first thing they do is turn off a circuit breaker to a heater that isn't there/..

  • @BigBallerBoomBeach
    @BigBallerBoomBeach Рік тому +1

    This seems so easy. Why is an electrician charging me $900 to take off 3 old ones and put 3 new ones on? I don't get it.

    • @nguyenhoangcanada
      @nguyenhoangcanada 9 місяців тому +2

      Because they had to pay to get their electrician license :)

    • @skylerbauer858
      @skylerbauer858 7 місяців тому

      Bc they have all the tools expertise bonds and insurance to do it

    • @Godsgraceish
      @Godsgraceish 26 днів тому

      Because they are thief’s

  • @Bud4Ooz
    @Bud4Ooz 4 роки тому +3

    The connector is on backwards 😂 💀

  • @williameisenberg1999
    @williameisenberg1999 2 роки тому +1

    Connector is in the wrong way !!!

  • @Seemsayin
    @Seemsayin 2 роки тому

    I gotta ask...
    Who was this video actually intended for? Couldn't have been made for an electrician, because they would already know what to do (not to mention that the Romex connector is on backwards, and that ground loop?). If you have to ask about any part of the process, then perhaps you do need an electrician. And if that's the case... What was the point of making this half-assed video? Who benefits from this? There aren't any electricians in the comments asking questions. So why would you feel the need to show anyone else how to mount it? What good is that, if you don't know how to wire it?

  • @codymcgonigle8530
    @codymcgonigle8530 3 роки тому

    In new construction*******

  • @mattjohnson7775
    @mattjohnson7775 5 років тому +1

    It's like discount, "This old House"

  • @mdellyd
    @mdellyd 5 років тому

    It wasn't level.

  • @ladellp5135
    @ladellp5135 2 роки тому

    Lol... If you guys were seriously looking at that level calling it perfect, I don't want you guys nowhere near my home.

  • @Jimmy_Cavallo
    @Jimmy_Cavallo Рік тому

    💥💥 The only wire that they mention is the ground wire.???? There are two more…!!! GRRRR 😤😤

  • @danielchenette9887
    @danielchenette9887 5 років тому

    Connector on ass backwards.

    • @Cadetheat
      @Cadetheat  5 років тому

      Good eye there. We noticed that when editing the video and ran it past an electrician, who said while it is backwards, it will still get the job done. We're planning to update this video very soon and will have the connector on the right way.

  • @nissahfleming8904
    @nissahfleming8904 4 роки тому +1

    I'll just get an electrician!🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @fakku6356
    @fakku6356 4 роки тому

    My boss just bought a bunch of these and they don't have any information everything it's already connected and it doesn't tell you where to connect it to and it doesn't come with the wires that a person would connect so I don't know if I should cut the wire connectors which seemed to be already crimped anyways I'm going to connect the wires one at a time to see what works best but again these suckers don't have any useful information and there's a terrible instruction on the side of the box and now this not so useful video thumbs down

    • @dude4173
      @dude4173 4 роки тому

      Jesus. Not a single comma or period in that entire vomit of a statement.

  • @dinesh3072
    @dinesh3072 2 роки тому

    These guys waste our time. They don’t not show how to connect the wires which is the most important part of the video maybe they have no clue they show only how to connect the ground wire to the green screw which everyone knows. The wires that come with the baseboard are already connected to something else and it is confusing these people don’t know how to connect the wires and pretend they did a great job showing us how to cut the baseboard and screw the heater in place. I go to the extent of showing that you need to run a new line from the breaker panel but forget the most important part of connecting the white and the black wire to the heater what is the purpose of this video. If you have too much time please don’t waste ours by posting videos like this. Go do something else

  • @DavidSilva-hj1to
    @DavidSilva-hj1to 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for nothing!

  • @guyandagrilledcheese1624
    @guyandagrilledcheese1624 4 роки тому

    ..... and how do you wire it??? What a waist of a video.

  • @zorro1487
    @zorro1487 5 років тому

    Seems comedy might be in their future. DIY people, please don’t use this as a guide.

  • @wayneguy6043
    @wayneguy6043 3 роки тому

    Horrible.

  • @jessemarch4528
    @jessemarch4528 Місяць тому

    That muzik is in sin,not neseseet