I still scratch my head when thinking about hot tub disconnects..
Would a disconnect be required not less than 5' from the tub? Or is a disconnect, either supplied and installed by the contractor or factory installed in the unit under the "skirt" of the tub acceptable?
Looking for some time of answer to put this thought to bed, I went to 680.12, which references "pool, spa, hot tub". That one or more means (okay) to "simultaneously disconnect all ungrounded conductors" shall be provided for all utilization equipment. Simultaneously..... all :huh:???? If I used a 6 or 8 circuit (main lug) panel, would that then have to be a main breaker? Or is it worded weird and and they meant to open all ungrounded legs to each piece of equipment (("each means"........sounds like multiple main disconnects in series?? or multiple disconnects for multiple piece of equipment))
As far as the hot tub, would a disconnect be not less than 5', or is the skirt (covering, with access hatch) being considered a permanent barrier and thats why you don't see disconnects mounted on walls by hot tubs?
Would a disconnect be required not less than 5' from the tub? Or is a disconnect, either supplied and installed by the contractor or factory installed in the unit under the "skirt" of the tub acceptable?
Looking for some time of answer to put this thought to bed, I went to 680.12, which references "pool, spa, hot tub". That one or more means (okay) to "simultaneously disconnect all ungrounded conductors" shall be provided for all utilization equipment. Simultaneously..... all :huh:???? If I used a 6 or 8 circuit (main lug) panel, would that then have to be a main breaker? Or is it worded weird and and they meant to open all ungrounded legs to each piece of equipment (("each means"........sounds like multiple main disconnects in series?? or multiple disconnects for multiple piece of equipment))
As far as the hot tub, would a disconnect be not less than 5', or is the skirt (covering, with access hatch) being considered a permanent barrier and thats why you don't see disconnects mounted on walls by hot tubs?