Spa Circuits & Hot Tub Hook-ups
Get ready for summer with a new Hot Tub or warm up in the winter with the same! It is always the time to up in a new Spa or Hot Tub, weather in be in your bath or on a deck! Let Raygun Electric be sure all of you electrical needs are covered so you do not blow circuits and are correctly protected!
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Dangers of installation
Warning: A grounding wire connector is provided on this unit to connect a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm2 solid copper conductor between this unit and any metal equipment, metal enclosures of electrical equipment, metal water pipe or conduit within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the unit.
Danger: Risk Of Electric Shock: Install the spa at least 5 feet (1.5M) from all metal surfaces. As an alternative a spa may be installed within 5 feet (1.5M) of metal surfaces if, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, each metal surface is permanently connected by a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm2) solid copper conductor to the wire connector on the terminal box that is provided for this purpose.
Danger: Risk Of Electric Shock: Do not permit any electric appliance, such as a light, hair dryer, telephone, radio, or television, within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the spa. Never operate any electrical appliances from inside the spa or while wet.
Hot Tubs and Spas - NEC Electrical Codes
680.12 & 680.42 A disconnect must be installed within sight of Hot Tub.
680.44 GFCI protection is required for all Hot Tubs and spas.
680.44(A) A Packaged Hot Tub Assembly Unit with a GFCI requires a GFCI Protected Circuit.
680.71 All 125-volt receptacles not exceeding 30 amperes installed within 6 feet of the inside walls of a hydro-massage bathtub shall be GFCI protected.
NOTE: This is a partial list of electrical codes. Other codes may apply. Some codes may be updated.
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