HOT TUB INSTALATION
- Thread starter chilitim
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elec-student
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Re: HOT TUB INSTALATION
you have to have a disconnect, i installed one at my house and looked it up. it has to be near the hut tub also
you have to have a disconnect, i installed one at my house and looked it up. it has to be near the hut tub also
harold endean
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Re: HOT TUB INSTALATION
Just watch your spacing with that disconnect. Check 680-38 (1999 NEC) no closer than 5 feet near tub outdoors.
Just watch your spacing with that disconnect. Check 680-38 (1999 NEC) no closer than 5 feet near tub outdoors.
bphgravity
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Re: HOT TUB INSTALATION
If the installation is at a single-family dwelling, then a disconnect is not required per 680.41 of the 2002 NEC. It will have to be GFCI protected, however, at the branch-circuit source supply location.
If the installation is at a single-family dwelling, then a disconnect is not required per 680.41 of the 2002 NEC. It will have to be GFCI protected, however, at the branch-circuit source supply location.
luke warmwater
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Re: HOT TUB INSTALATION
Bryan, I have to disagree. We still have to comply with PartI which requires the disconnect.
Bryan, I have to disagree. We still have to comply with PartI which requires the disconnect.
luke warmwater
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Re: HOT TUB INSTALATION
It is my understanding that 680.41 is for the requirement of an 'Emergency Switch' to shut off the motor in an emergency, and not the required disconnect means for the purpose of maintenance.
It is my understanding that 680.41 is for the requirement of an 'Emergency Switch' to shut off the motor in an emergency, and not the required disconnect means for the purpose of maintenance.
bill addiss
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Re: HOT TUB INSTALATION
Bryan,
I believe that a disconnect for the purposes of maintenance is required per 680.12. This is to disconnect power to the unit so that it can be worked on safely. The Emergency switch referenced in 680.41 is only to stop the motor(s) of the recirculating system and does not necessarily disconnect power to the unit. My understanding is that this is provided for emergency situations like someone getting their hair or clothing caught somewhere, etc. and the object is just to shut down the pump(s).
Bill
Bryan,
I believe that a disconnect for the purposes of maintenance is required per 680.12. This is to disconnect power to the unit so that it can be worked on safely. The Emergency switch referenced in 680.41 is only to stop the motor(s) of the recirculating system and does not necessarily disconnect power to the unit. My understanding is that this is provided for emergency situations like someone getting their hair or clothing caught somewhere, etc. and the object is just to shut down the pump(s).
Bill
bphgravity
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- Florida
Re: HOT TUB INSTALATION
Thanks guys, I agree. I was responding to the earlier posts that refered to 680.41 regarding emergency switch requirements. I should have been more clear!
Thanks guys, I agree. I was responding to the earlier posts that refered to 680.41 regarding emergency switch requirements. I should have been more clear!
bill addiss
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Re: HOT TUB INSTALATION
FYI,
There is a Proposal to add a rule similar to 680.41 to the CEC (Canadian Code) and the following document includes that proposal with justification and comments. (and pictures)
Subject 3049.PDF > 624k PDF file
Bill
FYI,
There is a Proposal to add a rule similar to 680.41 to the CEC (Canadian Code) and the following document includes that proposal with justification and comments. (and pictures)
Subject 3049.PDF > 624k PDF file
Bill
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