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10-08-14, 09:48 PM

Rykkem

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Zinsco Breaker for 220v Hot Tub

So I'm not sure which kind of breaker I need for my hot tub. I know my box is a 2 pole Zinsco and my hut tub calls for a 40 amp 240v. Can anyone help me out? Thanks

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10-09-14, 04:57 AM

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From the information you provided, you would need a 40 amp 2-pole Zinsco breaker to feed a NEMA 3R spa disconnect panel with a 40 amp GFCI breaker, assuming the hot tub is outside. I would strongly recommend you change the main panel first, Zinsco panels are known fire hazards.

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10-16-14, 02:12 PM

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Home Depot carries "Hot Tub" GFCI protected breakers. At least they do in the stores near me. Make sure you use the correct gauge wire.

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10-16-14, 02:19 PM

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Home Depot carries "Hot Tub" GFCI protected breakers.

No such thing. What did you mean? Did you mean a Spa panel as suggested by Joe or individual breaker? If breaker it must be rated for the panel it is used in. I doubt a Zinsco GFCI breaker exists because the company went out of business before GFCI breakers were available.

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10-16-14, 06:27 PM

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I have seen both 50 and 60 amp spa panels with GFCI breakers in the box stores, but never one with a 40 amp GFCI breaker. I believe a 40 GFCI breaker would have to be ordered through a supply house/distributor.

The main Zinsco panel still needs to be changed.

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