Installing a Big Box Store Electric Base Board Heater

Amps : 6.25 A
Assembled Depth (In Inches) : 2.5 in
Assembled Height (In Inches) : 6.75 in
Assembled Weight (In LBS) : 13.60 lb
Assembled Width (In Inches) : 72 in
BTU Heat Rating : 5118 Btu/h
Color / Finish : White
Depth : 2.5 in
Energy Star Compliant : No
Fuel Type : Electric
Heating Area : 150 ft²
Height : 6.75 in
Maximum Wattage : 1500 W
Thermostat : No
Vented : Yes
Voltage : 240 V

I am guessing to run a 10 gauge wire. 30 amp fuse? can I run two of these on 1 line?

87vertgt said:

I am guessing to run a 10 gauge wire. 30 amp fuse?

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WHY????
Why not #12 on a 20A?

87vertgt said:

can I run two of these on 1 line?

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Absolutely. You can even put two on the same 20A circuit.

You can run 14/2 on a 15A breaker and have no problems and be code compliant.