Hi everyone. I just purchased a brand new 2012 Destiny River Legacy for a great deal. This is my first ever hot tub and I'm super excited to get it going. Long story short, we were planning on getting a hot tub later in the summer, when everything was ready, but found this deal which required immediate delivery. So right now, it's sitting smack dab in the middle of our patio waiting for a dedicated slab and hookup.
I had an electrician out to my house today. He was recommended by the local spa dealer and seemed to know his stuff. However, he said something that struck me as weird and I was hoping someone could provide some clarity.
He said that he'd need to drill into the side of the hot tub to run the conduit in. The spot he indicated was on the lefthand side of the shell, towards the front, about a foot off the ground. Is this a normal procedure? I've seen other brands that include dedicated channels for running wire that don't require permanently altering the hot tub, but the manual for my hot tub doesn't mention such a feature. Also, that seems like a very conspicuous spot, doesn't it? Won't that look like an eyesore? Finally, if drilling is necessary, do most electricians seal the hole around the conduit in some way? I'd be worried about insects getting into the shell.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated!