Electrical Wiring in the Home/hot tub wiring

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Expert: Joseph Seabra - 8/23/2004


Question
What will I need to provide 220v to a hot tub system?  There is approx 30' between the house's main panel and the tub.  I can run most of the wiring thru the house's crawl space.
thank you.

Answer
Dear sir,

You need to provide me with more information before  I can help you.  What is the amperage rating of this hot tub. And I need for you to look in the users manual to tell me if there are 2 different ways of installing this unit to electrical power and tell me what those amerpage ratings are.  If you can provide me with this info, I can better serve you in the answers you are looking for.  Thanks.  

Joseph Seabra  
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I have been an electrician for 14 years and have an associate degree in electrical engineering. I have also built and installed many sound systems and lighting systems for traveling entertainment companies as well as theater settings. I work with high and low voltage systems and motor control centers as well as single and three phase systems.

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