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Electrical Preparation

It's important that you contact a licensed electrician or contractor when planning for the electrical set-up of your hot tub or spa. You should consult the owner's manual for your specific model and provide the information to your electrician. Proper planning will ensure a safe installation that meets local code and is free of financial surprises. A good dealer will be able to help you secure all the available help needed.

• If your hot tub runs on 240 volts, it must be permanently connected (hard wired) to the power supply.
• If your hot tub runs on 120 volts, it may use a G.F.C.I. cord, plugged in to a dedicated grounded outlet.
• The power supplied must be a dedicated circuit with no other appliances or lights sharing the power.
• Wire size must be appropriate per NEC and/or local codes. It is determined by length of the run from the breaker box to the hot tub and the maximum current draw.
• Copper wire with THHN insulation is recommended. Do not use aluminum wire.
• The electrical supply for the spa or hot tub must include a suitably rated switch or circuit breaker with a disconnection readily accessible to the hot tub's occupant, but installed at least five feet from the spa water. Check with local municipalities for additional code requirements.
• The electrical circuit must include a suitable ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) as required by NEC.

Important!
When installed in the United States, the electrical wiring of a spa must meet the requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC) and any applicable state or local codes. The electrical circuit should be installed by a licensed contractor and approved by a local building/electrical inspector.