Heat Pumps and Electric Heating - Electric Baseboard Heater not putting out much heat!

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collier85
02-05-07, 10:13 PM
I have just installed a baseboard heater, and when its turned on its not putting out much heat. Its 220v baseboard heater, its hooked up to a honeywell rlv430a thermostat, and running on a 30Amp braker. Can anyone help me?!?!?

Ed Imeduc
02-05-07, 10:56 PM
Have to check it out with a meter. See if you have power to it and its 220V.
collier85
02-06-07, 08:50 AM
Well they are all getting power, but only 120v.... What do I need to do to raise it?

Ed Imeduc
02-06-07, 01:37 PM
Check how you wired it . You sure you got both legs going to them??????
bm20
02-06-07, 05:21 PM
make sure your eading your meter right also, I spent several years reading mine wrong due to being taught wrong, until a coworker corrected me.
collier85
02-06-07, 07:33 PM
Okay, I finallt got 240v to show up when entering the baseboard. Thanks for the help!