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Sorrentino100

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Bullfrog A8 Electrical Panel
« on: October 13, 2017, 03:49:36 am »
Moving from a 20-amp/30-amp HotSpring electrical box. What exactly is needed for a Bullfrog A8? I would appreciate if you would let me know what I'll need.

The HotSpring panel and circuit breakers are for sale if anyone is interested.

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Bullfrog A8 Electrical Panel
« on: October 13, 2017, 03:49:36 am »

Sam

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Re: Bullfrog A8 Electrical Panel
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2017, 12:40:06 pm »
Regular old 50 amp gfci

d00nut

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Re: Bullfrog A8 Electrical Panel
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2017, 01:35:11 pm »
50 Amp GFCI, and then you'll need to pull new wire from the panel to the hot tub (4 wires for the BF #8s) versus the #10 & #12 for the Hot Spring.

Thisismyname

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Re: Bullfrog A8 Electrical Panel
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2017, 06:54:09 pm »
I just pulled 4 #6 wires for the A8 from the 50a GFCI

Sorrentino100

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Re: Bullfrog A8 Electrical Panel
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2017, 09:13:51 pm »
The wire from the house circuit breaker reads: Romex Simpull (TM) AWG 6 CU3 CDR with AWG 10 Ground Type NMB 600 Volts Covered. This goes from the house circuit breaker out to the 20/30 amp panel on the outside. Probably around 54 feet of it from CB to outside box.

Lowe's and HD had Eaton 50-amp panel "BR" series. It states to use a different series for outdoor use. I went on HD's website and found this: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Midwest-Electric-Products-50-Amp-240-Volt-240-Watt-Non-Fuse-Metallic-Spa-Panel-Disconnect-with-GFI-UG412RMW250P/100686230.  Is this what I need?

The HotSpring panel setup was around $400.

Sorrentino100

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Re: Bullfrog A8 Electrical Panel
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2017, 09:07:34 pm »
Look like the Eaton CH500SPA may be a good choice. It's a good size box with touted premium features.

http://www.eaton.com/Eaton/ProductsServices/Electrical/ProductsandServices/Residential/SpaPanels/CHSpaPanels/index.htm#tabs-2

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Re: Bullfrog A8 Electrical Panel
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2017, 06:44:44 pm »
I just pulled 4 #6 wires for the A8 from the 50a GFCI
Dont you have to use #6 wire ? or is #8 acceptable for 50 amps ?

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Re: Bullfrog A8 Electrical Panel
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2017, 06:44:44 pm »

 

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