Electrical hookup for hot tub

Electrical Requirements

We're often asked this question by potential new customers looking at our range of hot tubs. Not quite. Without going through all the boring legal stuff essentially an electrical socket outside your home, or an adjustment to your electric supply around your home, must comply with Part P of the Building Regulations. Failure to comply is a criminal offence. Everybody knows that electricity is really dangerous, and only a qualified electrician should do the work. But it's not too expensive, don't worry. We'll go through the costs later on. You can use the button below to find a qualified electrician near you. You need to get your electrician to install an outdoor, waterproof plug socket with RCD protection a life-saving device, designed to stop you from getting a fatal electric shock if you touch something live. We highly recommend using an MK IPrated outdoor socket, available from all major electrical retailers, such as Screwfix.

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Whether you've owned your hot tub for 20 minutes or 20 years, installing safe, law-abiding electrics is vital. We know, we know; you want to relax inside the moment it arrives — and honestly, we would too. However, it's a criminal offense to ignore this part, so we urge you not to skip it.

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Unless all the wiring and connections are properly set up and insulated, what should be a relaxing home addition can quickly transform into a disaster. Below, the electricians at Harrison Electric share a brief overview of the electrical requirements for hot tub installation and why you should never attempt a DIY install. In Minnesota, all hot tubs must operate on a ground fault interrupter circuit, also known as a GFCI, which is typically between volts with a 40 amp circuit. GFCI circuits have a built-in breaker designed to immediately stop electrical current in the event that water makes contact with the attached device in this case, your hot tub. A licensed hot tub electrician will know the requirements for your municipal area, as well as any stipulations for installation contained within the National Electric Code.

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Hot Tub Electrical Installation Guidelines

Ensuring your hot tub is wired correctly is critical to safely relaxing and reaping hydrotherapy's benefits. Most spa hot tubs need a volt outlet. Still, suppose your home's wiring isn't current, or you're considering an in-ground installation. In that case, the situation can get more complex.

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