I have a Hot tub to hook up and my plan was to install the 40amp gfci breaker in the main panel and set a Square D Homeline disco QO200TRCP at the hot tub. My question is after reading the manufacturers user manual it calls for the L1,L2 and N coming into the spa electrical box be connected directly to the gfci. I know that either way the circuit is gfci protected, but can I do it the way I planned or do I need to follow the manual and install a 40amp breaker at the main and then install a 50amp gfci spa pack (readily available from parts house) at the hot tub.
Hot tub. Location of the GFCI breaker in the circuit.
- Thread starter jklr
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In terms of code either way is fine, in my opinion.
- Location
- Tennessee NEC:2017
- Occupation
- Semi-Retired Electrician
You could have possible nuisance tripping with the GFCI in the main panel due to the distance. Plus, you can buy a spa disconnect with a 50A GFCI breaker in it cheaper than you can buy just a GFCI breaker. Put the 40A regular breaker in the main panel and the spa disc w/GFCI breaker at the hot tub.
Thank you