Can the Eaton PT18M-W-K (1800-Watt 15 Amp) timer be used for a 1500-Watt baseboard heater? According to the specs, the answer appears to be "yes". However, "heater" is conspicuously absent from the list of devices that can be connected to it.
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Best Answer
The device is rated at 1800w or 1/4 HP motor loads so I would say it should be fine. I like to have a higher rating if possible but this is rated for halogen lighting. It's basically the same as a resistive load like the nichrome wire used as an element in most electric heaters.