50 amp spa service from 220 panel to new spa back GFCI near spa
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10-30-17, 06:31 PM
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50 amp spa service from 220 panel to new spa back GFCI near spa
i am planning to run the 6/3 Romex wire from the inside main panel across the finished basement above suspended ceiling and thru rim joist into conduit then about 40’ wire length to a Square D spa pack GFCI. FRom the GFCI there will be about 18” of liquid tight to the spa skit opening then 3’ of wire to the spa electrical barrier strip. The Romex will be in sealed PVC all the way. The Square D is waterproof and will be mounted near eye level. The spa will be next to the post it’s mounted to. Anyone see any issues? Have marked up pictures if needed.
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10-30-17, 07:46 PM
I'm not sure you can use UF. You may need an insulated ground. It applies to pools but I'm not sure about Spas.
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UF is also a bare ground isn’t it?
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10-31-17, 07:36 AM
I thought that the UF could be used from the house to the Square-D spa breaker box. But the connection from the spa breaker box into the spa itself is where the insulated ground was required.
See NEC 680.42(C)
See NEC 680.42(C)
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10-31-17, 08:07 AM
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680.21.A.4 covering a single family dwelling install says if a cable assembly is used the ground can be bare. UF would be considered as “assembly” right?
also, where is the info on non-permanent spas. This one sits on a concrete pad and is wired in, but it can be drained and moved or removed if sold. Not dig into the ground or otherwise permanently fixed.
also, where is the info on non-permanent spas. This one sits on a concrete pad and is wired in, but it can be drained and moved or removed if sold. Not dig into the ground or otherwise permanently fixed.
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10-31-17, 09:29 AM
It's up to your local authority's interpretation of the language of 680.21 (a) (4) and which version of the NEC your city follows. It literally says "in single family dwellings", which can be interpreted as only literally inside the building. I believe after about the 2011 edition they clarified the language to also include the word "interior" making the intention much more clear. UF or NM cable assemblies cannot be used outside for the feed to the spa itself. It can be used for the feed to the spa panel.
Portable/package spas are essentially the same as permanent. The only difference I can think of is that the spa components come bonded from the factory inside the spa shell so field bonding is not required for the integral components.
Portable/package spas are essentially the same as permanent. The only difference I can think of is that the spa components come bonded from the factory inside the spa shell so field bonding is not required for the integral components.
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11-02-17, 04:43 PM
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Have decided to run THHN outdoors in conduit and Romex indoors. UF is over $4 a foot and no advantage.
Have the spa spa pack location determined. Have to put a barrier around it to get reach distance required in code.
Electrician says no service disconnect needed, can us GFCI. Inspector says he doesn’t think so. Can’t find it in section 3 or 680. Might put disconnect in where wire transition is. It will be 10’ up above patio but it’s for maintenance.
spa ordered today.
Have the spa spa pack location determined. Have to put a barrier around it to get reach distance required in code.
Electrician says no service disconnect needed, can us GFCI. Inspector says he doesn’t think so. Can’t find it in section 3 or 680. Might put disconnect in where wire transition is. It will be 10’ up above patio but it’s for maintenance.
spa ordered today.
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11-02-17, 05:45 PM
The GFI does not have ON and OFF labeled so it cannot be used as a disconnect means. It also cannot be locked in the off position while being serviced.
A $10 or less A/C disconnect can be used,
A $10 or less A/C disconnect can be used,
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11-05-17, 07:13 AM
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I have a Square D GFCI which not only has on and off marked but has a lockable enclosure.
I am going to put a disconnect in there I switch from Romex to THHN
I am going to put a disconnect in there I switch from Romex to THHN
