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   Tinkerer3 | Jan 28, 2010 10:39pm | #1

   Well, it doesn't look like
   Well, it doesn't look like you are getting much help so here goes. I have used quite a few line voltage thermostats in my house and also in apartments. I have yet to wire a programable thermostat.

   First off, if you are wiring for a 220 volt heater, you should use a 220 volt two pole thermostat (I have used single pole but think the two pole is a better bet with little extra cost)or relay that will handle 220 volts. A five kilowatt heater should have a 30 amp supply with appropriate wiring and breaker. that is 10 gauge wire and 30 amp breaker. All the programable thermostats that I have seen are low voltage so they would have to operate from a transformer and a two pole relay. From there, I'd have to look at the schematic that comes with the programable digital thermostat.

   If you don't get more help here, you may want to get an electrician to help you. Sorry, I can't give you more help.

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   GregV | Jan 29, 2010 01:41am | #2

   Thanks for the reply, I was begining to think my post didn't make it to the board. I was at HD yesterday and they do have a programmable digital 220v 5kw 4 wire unit that the pkg says for baseboard...etc. In my mind it should be possible, but I'd hate to burn up the unit. I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and get ahold of my electrician. Thanks again for your reply.

   GregV

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   Tinkerer3 | Feb 02, 2010 01:25am | #3

   Greg, that thermostat you describe should work. I don't see how you could damage your heater with it. I still can't see it being digital - either LCD or LED with 220 volts. It must transform and rectify or just use resisters to get the voltage down to a usable amount. It might still be a good idea to at least talk to an electrician.