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ucd9699

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GFCI Box
« on: July 21, 2006, 06:54:11 pm »
My Caldera Dealer says that a GFCI box is included with his spas.  If I buy a Sundance I will have to pay extra $200 for one.  Is this right, or does Sundance employ a different technology that doesn't require a GFCI box?  

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GFCI Box
« on: July 21, 2006, 06:54:11 pm »

Vinny

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Re: GFCI Box
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2006, 07:26:34 pm »
Hot Spring and I guess Caldera (same parent company)gives you a box - others do not. It isn't too much of a big deal. I think I paid about $60 - $100 for a disconnect. The breaker was another cost which either way you would need. Go to Home Depot or Lowes and check the cost out. BTW, I think Sundance can use a 60 AMP service - see how much difference that is from 50 Amp.

Don't let something like that persuade you either way - let the tub and confidence in the dealer be your guide.
« Last Edit: July 21, 2006, 07:46:40 pm by Vinny »

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« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2006, 07:31:01 pm »
Sundance as a company does not include the GFCI breaker or box, a particular dealer could chose to if they wanted.  Best to settle on a specific brand/model of spa then see what is required for hookup.
A GFCI breaker at 50 or 60 amps could cost at least $80.  I paid $120 for mine.  
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« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2006, 08:54:25 pm »
Yes about 80.00 dollars will get you all the box you need....HD sells one for about 120 that has a 110 plug in it I believe.....lol...or should I say out-let
« Last Edit: July 21, 2006, 08:54:59 pm by Mendocino101 »

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Re: GFCI Box
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2006, 09:54:39 pm »
Mendo is exactly right- Home Depot has 2 models, one at $125 (in my area) and the other at $90. I believe the only difference between them was that the pricier one has a separate 15A circuit for things like lights/accessories.
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Re: GFCI Box
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2006, 10:01:46 pm »
Just make sure you township allows it ... I believe mine doesn't.

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Re: GFCI Box
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2006, 10:09:18 pm »
Speaking of GFCI boxes, make sure you get an electrician that's hooked a spa up before so your salesman can at least do a start-up.

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Re: GFCI Box
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2006, 06:14:06 am »
I purchased mine at Lowes for $89.  It will actually say Spa GFCI on the box.

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