Ouellet ODL1500CM High-End Baseboard Heater 1500W 240/208V

The Ouellet ODL1500CM is a high-end baseboard heater rated 1500 / 1125 W at 240 / 208 V, finished in metallic charcoal. It is Ouellet's architectural baseboard line - the same proven element in a heavier, cleaner enclosure for rooms where the heater is going to be looked at.

TL;DR

• Output: 1500 / 1125 W at 240 / 208 V (5,120 / 3,840 BTU/h)
• Draw: about 6.2 A - size the circuit at 125% per CEC 8-104
• Finish: Metallic Charcoal
• Control: not included - needs a line-voltage thermostat
• Availability: in stock in Vaughan, ON. Ships Canada-wide, counter pickup available

Quick Specs

Best For

• Finished living spaces where a builder-grade baseboard looks wrong
• Custom homes and renovations specified on appearance as much as output
• Condo and loft installs with exposed wall runs

Why Contractors Choose It

• Heavier-gauge enclosure with a cleaner end-cap detail than the standard OFM line
• Offered in finishes beyond white, including metallic charcoal
• Same sealed-element convection heat and the same wiring as the standard line
• Dual 240/208 V rating carries across the range

Choose the Right Model

Ouellet builds this series across the wattages and supply voltages Canadian buildings actually run. Match the part number to the service you have:

• ODL1500BL - white
• ODL1250BL - 1250 / 937 W, white
• ODL2000CM - 2000 / 1500 W
• ODL1000BL - 1000 / 750 W, white
• ODL0500CM - 500 / 375 W

Installation Notes

Fixed electric space heating is governed by CEC Section 62. Conductors and overcurrent protection are sized at 125% of the heater load (CEC 8-104), so a 15 A 240 V circuit carries up to 2880 W of connected heat and a 20 A 240 V circuit up to 3840 W. Do not install a baseboard directly beneath a wall receptacle - a cord draped over the element is a fire risk and an inspection failure.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Ordering the standard OFM enclosure when the spec called for the ODL finish
• Installing beneath a receptacle
• Assuming a premium enclosure changes the circuit sizing - it does not

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ouellet ODL1500CM CSA certified for use in Canada?
Ouellet is a Quebec manufacturer and its heating products are built to Canadian standards and certified for the Canadian market. Confirm the certification mark and the ratings on the unit's own nameplate against your local amendments before you energize it.

Where does Maple Electric Supply ship this from?
From our own stock in Vaughan, Ontario. That means no cross-border wait, no duty and no surprise brokerage on a heater you need before the cold hits. Counter pickup is available, and we ship across Canada.

What does the 1500 / 1125 W rating on the ODL1500CM actually mean?
This unit is dual-rated. On a 240 V supply it delivers 1500 W. Put the same unit on a 208 V supply and output drops to about 1125 W - roughly 75%, because output falls with the square of the voltage. Order on the voltage the building actually has, not the one on the drawing.

What size breaker and wire does the ODL1500CM need?
The unit draws about 6.2 A at 240 V. Fixed electric heat is a continuous load, so CEC 8-104 sizes the conductor and the breaker at 125% of that - about 7.8 A. Your electrician sizes the final circuit against everything else on it; a 15 A 240 V circuit tops out at 2880 W of total connected heat.

How much heat is 1500 W in a real room?
5,120 / 3,840 BTU/h. As a working rule of thumb for an insulated Ontario room, budget roughly 10 W per square foot for a well-insulated space and closer to 15 W per square foot for a basement, a room over a garage or anything with a lot of glass. Send us the dimensions and we will size it properly.

Does the ODL1500CM include a thermostat?
No - this is the base unit and it needs a control. You can either run a line-voltage wall thermostat, or order the equivalent part number with a factory-installed thermostat built in. We stock both, plus the Ouellet stats that suit them.

Can I put this baseboard under a window with a receptacle above it?
Under the window, yes - that is the right place for it, because it counters the cold downdraft off the glass. Directly under a receptacle, no. A cord hanging down onto the element is a fire risk and it will fail inspection.

How much clearance does a baseboard heater need?
Keep the clearance stated on the nameplate to the floor, to carpet and to drapes. A baseboard works by drawing cool air in the bottom and pushing warm air out the top - block either and you lose output and risk nuisance tripping on the thermal cutout.

Can I cut a baseboard heater down to fit the wall?
No. The element is a fixed length inside a fixed enclosure. Use a shorter part number, or run two smaller units, and size the circuit for the combined load.

Stocked in Canada by Maple Electric Supply. Free shipping over $150 in Ontario and Quebec, counter pickup in Vaughan, and contractor pricing on multi-unit orders.