hot tubs

[bulldog]

I know that 680 states that hot tub need to be wired according to parts 1 & 2.
But if the hot tub has low voltage lights or led lights why does a insultated ground need to run all the way to the main panel in conduit.
These light do not come in contact with water.

 

[paul renshaw]

Re: hot tubs

look at 680.42(c). also 680.43 in the beginning paragraph, would allow the same wiring methods. according to these, you would not neccesarily have to use a raceway.

 

[abode electric]

Re: hot tubs

Make sure the directions for the tub don't require pipe all the way to the panel.

 

[bulldog]

Re: hot tubs

The electrical inspector states that it has to be in pipe all the way back to the main panel. His reason is since it has lights that it fall under pool wiring and there are no exceptions.

 

[paul renshaw]

Re: hot tubs

680.42(c) says that wiring to an underwater light shall comply with 680.23 or 680.33. if it falls under 680.33, I do not see any mention of raceway in that section. Then it would seem to me you could use a cable assembly to feed the disconnect. But I could be wrong (would not be the first time).

 

[abode electric]

Re: hot tubs

680.23 underwater luminaries. 680.23(F)branch curcuit wiring.
You are wiring a self contained unit, not a branch circuit to a light. If the manufacturer doesn't specify pipe then you don't have to use pipe.

 

[david]

Re: hot tubs

Well I?m confused, I couldn?t determine from the information in this thread, that this was a hot tub for a single- family dwelling.

abode electric
Are you referring to 6? of Flexible Connections and 15? Cord-and-Plug Connections for out door instalations