hot tub hook up.220v gfci or just 220 breaker
#1
I PURCHASED A USED HOT TUB. IT WAS WIRED TO JUST A 220V 60 AMP 2 POLE BREAKER IN A SQUARE D OUTDOOR BOX.
I CALLED A PRO TO HOOK IT UP ON MY DECK,AND HIS BID REQUIRED A $ 200.00 - 60 AMP 220V
GFCI BREAKER ???? IT DOES HAVE A 110V GFCI IN THE TUBS CONTROL BOX THAT THE "LIGHT" AND THE HEATERS"TIMER" IS CONNECTED TO.
MY QUESTION IS : DO I REALLY NEED THE 220 GFCI FOR THE 1HP PUMP AND THE 1HP AIR PUMP ?
OR WILL A 60 AMP BREAKER DO THE JOB AND BE
REASONABLY SAFE?
I CALLED A PRO TO HOOK IT UP ON MY DECK,AND HIS BID REQUIRED A $ 200.00 - 60 AMP 220V
GFCI BREAKER ???? IT DOES HAVE A 110V GFCI IN THE TUBS CONTROL BOX THAT THE "LIGHT" AND THE HEATERS"TIMER" IS CONNECTED TO.
MY QUESTION IS : DO I REALLY NEED THE 220 GFCI FOR THE 1HP PUMP AND THE 1HP AIR PUMP ?
OR WILL A 60 AMP BREAKER DO THE JOB AND BE
REASONABLY SAFE?
#2
The current code requires the 60A 220 GFI Breaker. Up until 5 years ago, the accepted method was the way it was apparently wired. The pump was not protected, only the 110 volt controls with a GFI receptacle provided on the control panel.
Do the the right way and remove any doubt and relax in your spa.
Do the the right way and remove any doubt and relax in your spa.