Cable size for 240 volt/50 amp hot tub?

[rippinbyu]

Hello,
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]purchased a 240 volt/50 amp hot tub from Costco. Run from electrical panel to subpanel is 150 feet. What is the appropriate size cable for this run? Where is the cheapest place to get a cable this [/FONT][FONT=Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]length? [/FONT]

Thanks!

 

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