Key Features
How The Fostoria 15kW 208V 3-Phase Compares To The 15kW 240V Single Phase
Contractors and facility managers evaluating Fostoria's 15kW electric Salamander usually face this question: should I get the 240V single phase version, or this 208V 3-phase version to match their facility's available power?
| Feature | Fostoria Electric Salamander, 15kW, 240V Single Phase | Fostoria Electric Salamander, 15kW, 208V, 3 Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Power Requirement | 240V, 62.5A single phase circuit | 208V, 41.7A, 3 phase circuit |
| Amperage | 62.5A | 41.7A, lower amperage draw per phase |
| Starting Mechanism | Standard | Magnetic contactor for even heating |
| Best Suited For | Facilities with single phase 240V power available | Facilities with 3 phase 208V power already in place |
Product Description
How The Fostoria 15kW 208V 3-Phase Compares To The 15kW 240V Single Phase
Contractors and facility managers evaluating Fostoria's 15kW electric Salamander usually face this question: should I get the 240V single phase version, or this 208V 3-phase version to match their facility's available power?
Here's the honest comparison:
| Feature | Fostoria Electric Salamander, 15kW, 240V Single Phase ($2,898) | Fostoria Electric Salamander, 15kW, 208V, 3 Phase ($2,898) |
|---|---|---|
| BTU Output | 51,195 BTU/hr | 51,195 BTU/hr, identical heating capacity |
| Power Requirement | 240V, 62.5A single phase circuit | 208V, 42A, 3 phase circuit |
| Amperage | 62.5A | 42A, lower amperage draw on 3 phase power |
| Airflow | 800 CFM for heating and fan-only settings | 800 CFM for heating and fan-only settings |
| Thermostat Control | Onboard thermostat, adjustable 40° to 100°F | Onboard thermostat, adjustable temperature control |
| Heating Elements | Finned tubular heating elements designed for long life | Finned tubular heating elements designed for long life |
| Safety Features | High-limit thermal cutout switch with automatic reset, safety screens on intake and output | High-limit thermal cutout switch with automatic reset, safety screens on intake and output, magnetic contactor for even heating |
| Portability | Easy-grip handle, 10-in. wheels | 10-in. diameter wheels and long handle for tilt-and-roll transport |
| Required Power Cord | 4/3 SO power cord, sold separately | Cord sold separately, matched to 3 phase 208V connection |
| Best Suited For | Facilities with single phase 240V power available | Facilities with 3 phase 208V power already in place |
Why The Fostoria 15kW 208V 3-Phase Is Worth The Investment
This isn't just a jobsite heater, it's built to run on 208V 3 phase power at a lower 42A draw than the single phase version's 62.5A, giving contractors and facility managers with existing 3 phase infrastructure a heater that matches their available power without needing a dedicated single phase circuit.
The FES-1520-3A specifically addresses the needs of contractors and facility managers working in buildings, shops, or industrial spaces already wired for 3 phase power who want the same 51,195 BTU/hr of clean electric heat as the single phase model.
Same Heat Output, Matched To Your Power Infrastructure. Delivering the identical 51,195 BTU/hr as the 240V single phase version, this 208V 3 phase unit uses a magnetic contactor to start for even, consistent heating, all while drawing less amperage per phase than a comparable single phase circuit would require.
Built For Reliable, Adjustable Heating
The onboard thermostat offers adjustable temperature control for precise comfort in the space
A 60 degree temperature rise on air intake delivers substantial heating power for cold job sites
Fan-only mode provides consistent airflow even when heat isn't needed
Engineered For Safety And Easy Transport
The high-limit thermal cutout switch with automatic reset protects against overheating
Safety screens on both intake and output openings keep the user protected during operation
Two 10-in. diameter wheels and a long handle let the user tilt, raise, and roll the unit to wherever it's needed
Real Savings
Matching the heater to existing 3 phase infrastructure avoids the cost of installing a dedicated single phase circuit
No propane fuel costs or tank refilling reduces the ongoing fuel expense compared to combustion heaters
Finned tubular heating elements designed for long life reduce the frequency of element replacement
Free shipping and no sales tax through Summit Forge Supply keeps the total cost down compared to buying elsewhere and paying tax and freight separately
The Bottom Line Contractors and facility managers with existing 208V 3 phase power infrastructure can't get a heater matched to that power supply from the standard 240V single phase model. The Fostoria 15kW 208V 3-Phase Electric Salamander is built with the same 51,195 BTU/hr output and reliable safety features as its single phase sibling, wired to run efficiently on 3 phase power. For anyone heating enclosed spaces in a facility already set up for 3 phase electrical service, this is the heater built to match it.
- 51,185 BTU/hr output of all electrical heat
- 60° F heat rise, with thermostat adjustable between 40° to 100° F
- Finned tubular heating elements designed for long life
- 15 kW wattage, 208 V voltage, 41.7 A amperage, 3 phase circuit
- 800 CFM airflow for heating and fan-only settings
- Safe to move with screens on both intake and output openings
- High-limit thermal cutout switch with automatic reset for safety at high temperatures
- Simple to transport with hand cart design and 10-In. wheels
Full Spec Sheet
| Model | FES-1520-3A, GWG311302 |
| BTU Output | 51,195/hr |
| Wattage | 15 kW |
| Voltage | 208V, 3-phase |
| Amperage | 41.7A |
| Temperature Rise | 60 F |
| Thermostat | Adjustable, 40-100 F |
| Airflow | 800 CFM |
| Transport | 10 in wheels, hand cart design |
| Note | Requires 6/4 SO power cord, GWG311303, sold separately, no plug included |
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