Hot tubs

[Buster010]

Can a breaker used as a disconnecting means for a hot tub?

 

[GoldDigger]

Can a breaker used as a disconnecting means for a hot tub?

Is it "within sight" from the hot tub?

 

[Sierrasparky]

Can a breaker used as a disconnecting means for a hot tub?

Sure why would you think not.
Be sure it is within sight and no closer to the tub at 6 feet I believe.

 

[Little Bill]

Also needs to be a GFCI breaker, either as the disconnect or breaker that feeds the disconnect.

 

[RICK NAPIER]

Sure why would you think not.
Be sure it is within sight and no closer to the tub at 6 feet I believe.

NEC 680.12 requires 5 feet.

 

[kwired]

Can a breaker used as a disconnecting means for a hot tub?

I bet over 90% of hot tubs in dwelling applications are using a local GFCI breaker as a disconnecting means.

 

[Sierrasparky]

NEC 680.12 requires 5 feet.

Opp's all those that I installed 1 foot too far!:happysad:


Thanks:thumbsup:

 

[mwm1752]

Is it "within sight" from the hot tub?

the disconnect is within sight of hot tub equipment -- not all hot tubs are plug & play --- single family homes do not require an exterior hot tub to have an emergency disconnect -- simple answer to question posed yes

 

[Dennis Alwon]

NEC 680.12 requires 5 feet.

I know you know but to be clear to others the NEC requires the disconnect to be at least 5' from the tub.


Also don't confuse this section that Rick mentioned with the emergency switch which is required for other than single family dwellings

680.41 Emergency Switch for Spas and Hot Tubs. A
clearly labeled emergency shutoff or control switch for the
purpose of stopping the motor(s) that provide power to the
recirculation system and jet system shall be installed at a point
readily accessible to the users and not less than 1.5 m (5 ft)
away, adjacent to, and within sight of the spa or hot tub. This
requirement shall not apply to single-family dwellings

 

[kwired]

I know you know but to be clear to others the NEC requires the disconnect to be at least 5' from the tub.


Also don't confuse this section that Rick mentioned with the emergency switch which is required for other than single family dwellings

And to clarify that even further the disconnect needs to also be "within sight" which can be as far as 50 feet away, so anything between 5 and 50 is fine as long as you can also see the hot tub.

The emergency switch for non dwellings doesn't have to be a disconnecting means - all it must do is shut down the pump(s). A disconnect for people servicing the pump would still be required. A disconnect could serve both purposes though.

 

[jap]

And to clarify that even further the disconnect needs to also be "within sight" which can be as far as 50 feet away, so anything between 5 and 50 is fine as long as you can also see the hot tub.

The emergency switch for non dwellings doesn't have to be a disconnecting means - all it must do is shut down the pump(s). A disconnect for people servicing the pump would still be required. A disconnect could serve both purposes though.

And even more, always bring a guardian with you when using a non dwelling unit since if its you that needs to reach the emergency shutoff it will be just out of your reach.


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