What kind of electrical panel do I need?

We bought a house. The previous owners had a hot tub, and in the agreement, they took the hot tub and they also took the electrical panel. Now we have a hot tub on order, and I need to figure out what “electrical control panel” they took. It’s a 220V hot tub. and I think we need a seperate breaker for the hot tub. What does this all entail?

Well, first let me recommend you hire it done. If its done wrong you could either hurt yourself or someone else. Who ever you hire should be certified, bonded, and be able to provide you with materials needed.

As for what would be needed….

1) determine the amperage requirements of your tub. likely its about 40 or 50amps

2) get a power panel designed for hot tubs. These will be 240 volt GFIC protected
panels. GFIC protected is a *MUST* If the tubs heater shorts to the water, you
want this to trip!!

3) set the hot tub disconnect panel no closer than 6 to 10 feet from the spa.

4) install a UF 6/3 W G wire from a 240 volt 50 amp circuit breaker (non- GFIC)
from your main home power panel to your hot tub panel

5) install UF 6/3 W G wire from the panel to the tub

I have added a couple links for boxes you can get at lowes and home depot for your reference.

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