Switch for garage heater

[konisegg]

Hey everyone. I am installing a construction heater in my single garage to warm it up a bit when I am out there in the cold winter. The heater is 240V and 4800W so I will be wiring with 10-2 and a 30 amp plug and breaker.
I would also like to keep it plugged in and install a switch so I can easily turn it on and off when needed. Are there downsides to wiring a switch? Any recommendations on what type of switch is required?

Thanks for any advice in advance

 

[Rookie2]

A two pole disconnect or a contactor.
check this out on ebay # 390383132622

 

[rodm1]

I thought they use a thermostat with a off function.

 

[PRH44]

Two pole 30 amp rated switch or a two pole T-stat 30 amp rated that has a positive off

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-30-Amp-Industrial-Double-Pole-Switch-White-R62-03032-2WS/100356941#

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Fahrenheat-Non-Programmable-Wall-Mount-Thermostat-MD26R/202267265#product_description

 

[konisegg]

Thanks PRH the switch was exactly what I was looking for. Now just to find it in Canada


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[rockwithjason]

Two pole 30 amp rated switch or a two pole T-stat 30 amp rated that has a positive off

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-30-Amp-Industrial-Double-Pole-Switch-White-R62-03032-2WS/100356941#

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Fahrenheat-Non-Programmable-Wall-Mount-Thermostat-MD26R/202267265#product_description

good call brother

 

[jvitez]

Hello fellow Canuck. You'll get better advice if you add your location to your posting information, even if it's just "Canada."

I installed Leviton 30 amp dual pole light switches like the Home Depot link above, but I bought mine at Rona.