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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: mowin on May 04, 2014, 07:34:45 pm

Title: wiring question
Post by: mowin on May 04, 2014, 07:34:45 pm

Where my tub will be going, there is a 220v 50 amp outlet wired to my main panel(50' away) with 8-4 copper wire.  I plan on switching the outlet to a disconnect box with a 50 amp gfci. This disconnect box will be about 10' from the tub.  Should I use 6-4 from the disconnect to the spa? Or match the 8-4?

Title: Re: wiring question
Post by: rosewoodsteel on May 04, 2014, 08:25:00 pm

Mowin, 6 4 sounds good to me.   I think, however, the disconnect should be not less than 5' from the tub.    I'm sure others will chime in on this.

Title: Re: wiring question
Post by: Dr. Spaâ„¢ Ret. on May 04, 2014, 08:29:08 pm

10' is not less than 5'       ;-)

Title: Re: wiring question
Post by: Topline Mike on May 04, 2014, 08:39:11 pm

This information might be in your owners manual.

My jacuzzi reads:  "When using wire larger than #6, add a junction box near the spa and reduce to short lengths of #8 wire to connect to the spa".