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[Electrical] Sparkies : Correct wire size for Heating unit ?

I am planning to install a 1000W linear convector:
(»www.homedepot.ca/product/1000w-l···e/963211)

With a simple thermostat to go along :
(»www.homedepot.ca/product/aube-no···t/977130)

My question for the sparkies : Is 14-2 wire going to work with this convector ? Will it be safe ? (Am asking the question, because i pre-wired with 14-2 romex (the wire is red) a couple of years ago while renovating and dont want to reopen up the walls...regret not running 12-2). The wires have been run for 5 years now, but never connected, as the room was an office, and now is becoming a bedroom (that needs more heat - for a newborn). Planning on installing a double 15 amp (240) square-d breaker for it. Nothing else would run on the wire. Run is about 60 feet from thermostat to panel.

Awaiting your input please sparkies

1000/240 = 4.2A - well within the confines of 14/2.

Was hoping you'd chime in nunya .

Guy from home depot saying i will be fine : mmmh !
Nunya saying i will be fine : priceless !

Thanx, you put my worries to rest

you have a 15a double pole breaker, yes? havent seen one of those yet tho.. hrm

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Guess I chhose the wrong wording. I meant to say a 15 amp 240V breaker.

Shocking indeed....
Now,tell me: where do i put my fingers in there (joke of course)

Seriously, thanx to all for the replies

I think I actually have one of those on the shelf that is 10A.

Double pole 15A breakers, found everywhere, after all, there are 15A MWBC.

Thnx alkizmo.

Heading to HD tonite to get the breaker

Standard "You can't do your own electrical legally in Qc" disclaimer goes here...

Make sure you get the right breaker for your panel - Square D has a few different styles... If you take the model number of your panel, they should be able to tell you what you need (most likely a QO type breaker, I'd guess...)

Thnx for the tip. Will have my "electrician" install it for me then

Sure thing. Dont want priblems with those angels ;0