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So I was able to look inside the control panel and I noticed a 3 wire setup which is good because the J335 is also a 3 wire setup. But the issue is it looks like its out of code. The wires are black WHITE and bare. I thought code was black red and bare(ground). As for testing for voltage, i have one of those voltage pens. I tested it where i knew there was juice( at the main panel) and it beeped and warned me. I did the same at the control panel on the tub where everything had been shut down and nothing so I am going to guess theres no juice going at all to the tub. So I am going to disconnect from the tub and cap the wires.
1 more question. My salesman is on vacation, so won't be able to get a hold of him. Do the tubs come with a power cord supplied with the tub ready to run or is that bought seperately? My last tub I ran off of 120 so it came with the plug ready to go.
I've wired my two tubs and had the fortune of a very helpful city building code dept. I agree this is a piece of cake. The important details are 1. Are the gfci breakers in the sub panel correctly sized for the spa requirements and wire sizes? This has to be rigjt. Is it a pair of 30s? A 20 and a 30? 2. Are the wire sizes (including ground) already in place correct for the current draw and length ?3. Is the sub panel in view from the tub. Many local codes require this You absolutely need to meet the most current code and that isx the electricians responsibility. For everything he wants to replace ask why .
Quote from: dlleno on August 15, 2016, 11:31:24 amI've wired my two tubs and had the fortune of a very helpful city building code dept. I agree this is a piece of cake. The important details are 1. Are the gfci breakers in the sub panel correctly sized for the spa requirements and wire sizes? This has to be rigjt. Is it a pair of 30s? A 20 and a 30? 2. Are the wire sizes (including ground) already in place correct for the current draw and length ?3. Is the sub panel in view from the tub. Many local codes require this You absolutely need to meet the most current code and that isx the electricians responsibility. For everything he wants to replace ask why .I am not an electrician. I am capable of connecting things that have already been pre-wired and will most likely be getting electricians help but am trying to keep from getting ripped off. I do have experience installing pre-wired items like ceiling fans and light fixtures that have the wires there so I will answer the best I can. 1. My house is setup to 200 amp so it has plenty of juice to support the hot tub. I have a 60 amp set up reserved for the hot tub. The tub I'm getting is capable of being set up for 40, 50 or 60 A. The tub that is currently sitting there according to the seller was put in to code set up for 60 amps as the breaker bars say 60 on them. 2. My maintenance disconnect is visible but will have to move the new tub over 1 ft or so because i took the deck down that had the current tub in code because its currently not 5 ft from inside wall from the breaker but had a barrier because it was below permanent decking so it was code. But the tub I am getting in the electrical requirements say it can be set up for 40 50 or 60 amps. This current tub and breaker is set for 60 amps or so that is what the breaker bar says 60.