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[myvalk]

why can outlets be over hot water base board heat, but not electric.??


er.... that should be outlets. hehehehe

[rabadger]

I think because they do not want you to have cords draping over electric heating elements. They get to hot.

I am not an electrician. That was only a guess.

[Sparks]

This may be just a local requirement based on the inspectors discretion, I don't recall this being an NEC requirement, but I'll check. Of course it's a good idea nontheless based on Rabagers comment.

[Sparks]

Well, apparently it is a manufacturers spec. based on their UL listing. Most of them forbid receptacles over them. Therefore the inspector is required to enforce the UL listing.

[myvalk]

youre right sparks.
i asked the inspector, and thats eggzackly what he told me "it is a manufacturers spec. based on their UL listing."

better watch out, sparks, people might begin to think you know a thing or two.
thanx

[Sparks]

Checking up on me huh :lol: No problem, any time.