Hot Tub

[Benton]

Do I need a GFCI breaker for a hot tub?

 

[noeernlat]

Yes you do.

 

[Twoskinsoneman]

680.43(A)(3) Protection, Spa or Hot Tub Supply Receptacle. Receptacles
that provide power for a spa or hot tub shall be
ground-fault circuit-interrupter protected.

 

[kwired]

680.44 lists some cases where GFCI protection is not reqired.

 

[Little Bill]

Do I need a GFCI breaker for a hot tub?

You can get a 50A GFCI disconnect for spas & hot tubs.

 

[stew]

Square D is making them for about 89. now. All they use is a small 3r enclosure with thier 50 amp 2 pole gfci. Its a plastic box and is a little flimsy but code compliant.

 

[kwired]

Square D is making them for about 89. now. All they use is a small 3r enclosure with thier 50 amp 2 pole gfci. Its a plastic box and is a little flimsy but code compliant.

That is less than the breaker alone sells for.

 

[mccayry]

Home depot has one for $49http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical-Breakers-Distribution-Load-Centers-Disconnects/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbm0h/R-100686230/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

 

[Dennis Alwon]

It amazes me on the differences in prices from the Big box stores and the supply company. My friend just bought an ITE DP 20 GFCI for $86.00 and a GE Dp 20 GFCI for $106.... Home depot sells them for $50 or $60... Ridiculous.

 

[tkb]

Do I need a GFCI breaker for a hot tub?

Did you even try to look it up in the code? :happysad:
Sounds like a DIY question.