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QUESTION: Is a spa or hot tub installed at a single-family residence, outdoors on a deck,
required to have the disconnecting means specified in NEC 680.12? Is a general-purpose
receptacle outlet required between 6 and 20 feet from the spa or hot tub per 680.22(A)(3)?
Does the equipotential bonding grid required in 680.26(B)(2) have to be installed around the
perimeter of the spa or hot tub?
ANSWER PART 1: Yes, a maintenance disconnecting means is required. NEC 680.42 for
outdoor spa and hot installations refers back to Part I and Part II for the rules that would
otherwise apply to swimming pools. (NEC 680.42(A) and (B) do provide some exceptions from
the main rules in Parts I and II; these exceptions are related to flexible connections and
bonding). The disconnecting means mentioned in the question is in 680.12 in Part I and would
be applicable to outdoor spas and hot tubs. In summary, the outdoor spa or hot tub in question
would be required to be provided with a maintenance disconnecting means in accordance with
690.12.
ANSWER PART 2: Yes, a GFCI-protected receptacle outlet would be required to be installed
no closer than 6 feet and no further than 20 feet from the outdoor spa or hot tub.
ANSWER PART 3: Yes, an equipotential bonding grid would be required for an outdoor spa or
hot tub. Compliance with the prescriptive rules in the NEC is achievable through proper design,
planning, and construction for a new installation. However, if a new packaged spa or hot tub is
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located onto an existing deck or an existing grade-level concrete patio, it can be a challenge to
meet the prescriptive requirements in the NEC. In summary, when new spas or hot tubs are
placed into existing locations, the installer and the AHJ will need to assess each situation and
its unique characteristics on a case-by-case basis in order to meet the intent of the NEC and to
ensure a safe installation.
QUESTION: Is a spa or hot tub installed at a single-family residence, outdoors on a deck,
required to have the disconnecting means specified in NEC 680.12? Is a general-purpose
receptacle outlet required between 6 and 20 feet from the spa or hot tub per 680.22(A)(3)?
Does the equipotential bonding grid required in 680.26(B)(2) have to be installed around the
perimeter of the spa or hot tub?
ANSWER PART 1: Yes, a maintenance disconnecting means is required. NEC 680.42 for
outdoor spa and hot installations refers back to Part I and Part II for the rules that would
otherwise apply to swimming pools. (NEC 680.42(A) and (B) do provide some exceptions from
the main rules in Parts I and II; these exceptions are related to flexible connections and
bonding). The disconnecting means mentioned in the question is in 680.12 in Part I and would
be applicable to outdoor spas and hot tubs. In summary, the outdoor spa or hot tub in question
would be required to be provided with a maintenance disconnecting means in accordance with
690.12.
ANSWER PART 2: Yes, a GFCI-protected receptacle outlet would be required to be installed
no closer than 6 feet and no further than 20 feet from the outdoor spa or hot tub.
ANSWER PART 3: Yes, an equipotential bonding grid would be required for an outdoor spa or
hot tub. Compliance with the prescriptive rules in the NEC is achievable through proper design,
planning, and construction for a new installation. However, if a new packaged spa or hot tub is
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located onto an existing deck or an existing grade-level concrete patio, it can be a challenge to
meet the prescriptive requirements in the NEC. In summary, when new spas or hot tubs are
placed into existing locations, the installer and the AHJ will need to assess each situation and
its unique characteristics on a case-by-case basis in order to meet the intent of the NEC and to
ensure a safe installation.
Hot tubs. Spas, Jacuzzi, which one to get how much electric bill per month Maintenance for them?
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Looking to maybe get a hot tub. Just started looking and hot springs guys says his r the best. Jacuzi guy says that they started the outdoor hot tubs. Sundance is the Lexus of hot tubs. I just wanted to get feedback from people who own outdoor spas and what brand do you have. What was the cost to run it during winter and summer. How often do you use it. What is the weekly/monthly maintance for it etc.. Any info would help.
Thank you,
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Electric bill - add about $100 a month for the pump, heater, etc. Add another $20 a month for chemicals to keep you from getting skin problems or other diseases from using it. That's about average for a 4 person spa.
You have to keep water in it and keep the water treated year round. You will use more electricity in the winter since it will run the heater more.
Electric bill - add about $100 a month for the pump, heater, etc. Add another $20 a month for chemicals to keep you from getting skin problems or other diseases from using it. That's about average for a 4 person spa.
You have to keep water in it and keep the water treated year round. You will use more electricity in the winter since it will run the heater more.
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