Mars Heating Element 5KW 240V/3750W-208V M34602

The Mars M34602 is an electric heating element restring kit rated at 5 kW on 240 volts, delivering 3,750 watts when operated at 208 volts. It is intended as a field replacement for burned-out or damaged resistance elements in electric furnaces, air handlers, and supplemental heat strips.

Restring kits supply the coiled resistance wire and mounting hardware needed to rebuild an existing heater assembly rather than replacing the complete heat strip package. For contractors this is a meaningful cost saving on service calls where the frame, terminal block, limit switches, and sequencer remain serviceable and only the element itself has failed. Failure typically shows up as reduced heating capacity, a stage that no longer energizes, or an open circuit measured across the element terminals.

The dual voltage rating reflects standard practice in North American electric heat. Nominal 240V single-phase supply produces the full 5 kW output, while the same element installed on a 208V commercial service produces proportionally less heat because power varies with the square of applied voltage. Technicians must size replacement capacity against the original nameplate and the building's actual supply voltage to keep breaker and conductor sizing correct.

Applications include residential electric furnaces, air handler auxiliary heat used with heat pumps, packaged units with electric backup, and duct heaters in light commercial systems. Always confirm the physical dimensions, terminal arrangement, and amperage draw against the unit being repaired. Disconnect and lock out power before servicing, and verify limit and sequencer operation after installation.

Brand

Mars

SKU

M34602

Category

Heating Elements

Weight

0.9 lbs

Dimensions

9.50" x 5.50" x 1.50"

Price

$28.00

Availability

In stock (8 available)

Rating

0 / 5.0