How to Wire a Hot Tub

During hot tub wiring, copper wire is recommended with THHN (thermoplastic nylon) insulation. Avoid aluminum wire. The recommended hot tub wire size is 6 AWG copper. Beginning at the LB fitting, use fish tape to pull the wires from the fitting to the spa panel. Leave at least 6 inches of extra wire hanging from the spa panel.

Don't connect a 4-wire hot tub to a 3-wire circuit-- it would be unsafe & illegal. Don't use undersized wire. Don't use aluminum wire. Don't install outdoor lighting within 10 feet of hot tubs. Don't use your hot tub until the electrical installation has been approved. Don't forget to check the GFCI device frequently, using its TEST button.

Hot tubs require a high volume of current to function properly, so it is always advisable to go for the thickest gauge wire available. Thicker wire will be able to handle lighter current volumes, but a thin wire will short circuit and damage the equipment if high volume current is passed through it.

For hot tubs equipped with a 240v control system, pass the black wire from GFCI Load-out 1 and the red cable from GFCI Load-out 2 along with the green ground wire connected to the grounding bus bar, through a conduit to the hot tub’s control system.

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Warning: Wiring a hot tub is an advanced job.Most electricians that attempt to wire a hot tub will get it wrong. Make sure you hire a certified local hot tub electrician that is familiar with the building codes and experienced in wiring spa tubs to guarantee your safety.

Wiring a Hot Tub Electrical Question: I connected my hot tub with 240 volt 50 amp GFCI, at the spa terminals I checked between the red and black wires and have 240 volts but I cannot get 240 volts at the pumps which will not turn on. There are 4 wires on the pump, green grounded, white, red and black. I’m not sure how to measure 240 volts at the pump but I’ve tried several things but all ...

A hot tub can be a relaxing addition to your backyard. Because they are large, electrically complex systems, installing hot tubs can be tricky. Modern hot tubs tend to be self-contained, which means there is no plumbing involved in the setup. Even so, installing a hot tub requires planning and compliance with city codes.

This is simply a rotary on/off switch but should be sited more than 2 metres away from the hot tub so that bathers cannot be in the hot tub whilst touching the switch. The electrician should fit a suitable weather proof block connector to the end of the tail from the isolator, the hot tub supply can then be directly hard wired into the weatherproof block connector inside the hot tub.

The range of price that we quote on a hot tub install is between $900-$1500. This price range assumes that there is no existing hot tub wiring or conduit already installed.The range is dependent on the five factors listed below and often you can save yourself some money with a little fore-thought.