[rshuttle]

Ontario ,Canada
I've installed the following :
2 x 1000 watt, 240V baseboard heaters on dedicated circuit
240 volt dual pole breaker

Logic:
Total AMPs drawn = 8.33 on 15AMP circuit
Used 14 /2 gage wire
80% rule means circuit (wire) can safely carry 12 AMP minimum (my heaters draw total 8.33 AMPS)

I'm being told by more than one person that I should have used 12/2. All information gathered states that I am well within spec.
Comments welcome and appreciated.

 

[CodeMatters]

#14 gauge is all that's needed.

Ask those saying you need #12 to supply a code refenence
in section 62 which covers electrical heating.

 

[TarheelTerp]

I'm being told by more than one person that I should have used 12/2.

If/When someone wants to use a heavier heater...
an extra $X is a small price to pay for choice.

But as said... 14 gets the job done.