Rocky
The tub trips the 20 amp fuse in the house not the 20 amp gfi after the jets run for about 3 min. I have replaced the fuse in the house.
Answer
go to 30 amp fuse, that is the max for #12 wire, so you will still be safe.
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go to 30 amp fuse, that is the max for #12 wire, so you will still be safe.
Please give me the 10 points for best answer!!
How do you to hook up a 220 wiring for hot tub?
Ally Kites
We we're given hot tub a few weeks ago but we dont know how to hook it up. It's a 220 wiring. Anyone know how?
Thanks.
Answer
There are a lot of codes that need to be followed for any certain hot tub installation, application.
Most electric hot tubs needs a #6awg, 3 wire+ground, on at least a 50 amp breaker.
In a lot of cases, this will need to be a G.F.C.I. breaker (2 pull, 230 volt).
With some tubs, there will have to be a rain-tight disconnect added, if the breaker is not within sight of the tub.
This can be done in a variety of ways.
Other tubs will not need a G.F.C.I breaker because the internal control board has a built in GFI.
Your best bet, with all of the code variations allowed, is to get a experienced Electrician to walk you through what is required with your application, in your area.
PS... a 30 amp will likely not "hold" if it is a full size, all electric hot tub.
Also, #8-3+g, non-metallic, sheathed cable (Romex) is rated for 45 amps.
#6-3+g (Romex) is rated for 60 amps. You can under-size the breaker,
but NEVER oversize the breaker
Open the controls panel and check out the paperwork for the electrical requirements and give a local hot tub retailer a call and see if they have a line on a "experienced with hot tub installations "Electrician", that they know of.
Sorry to say I can't gve more info.
Your tubs location, installation and the state you live in will have a lot to do with what is allowed and what is not.
Good luck.
There are a lot of codes that need to be followed for any certain hot tub installation, application.
Most electric hot tubs needs a #6awg, 3 wire+ground, on at least a 50 amp breaker.
In a lot of cases, this will need to be a G.F.C.I. breaker (2 pull, 230 volt).
With some tubs, there will have to be a rain-tight disconnect added, if the breaker is not within sight of the tub.
This can be done in a variety of ways.
Other tubs will not need a G.F.C.I breaker because the internal control board has a built in GFI.
Your best bet, with all of the code variations allowed, is to get a experienced Electrician to walk you through what is required with your application, in your area.
PS... a 30 amp will likely not "hold" if it is a full size, all electric hot tub.
Also, #8-3+g, non-metallic, sheathed cable (Romex) is rated for 45 amps.
#6-3+g (Romex) is rated for 60 amps. You can under-size the breaker,
but NEVER oversize the breaker
Open the controls panel and check out the paperwork for the electrical requirements and give a local hot tub retailer a call and see if they have a line on a "experienced with hot tub installations "Electrician", that they know of.
Sorry to say I can't gve more info.
Your tubs location, installation and the state you live in will have a lot to do with what is allowed and what is not.
Good luck.
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