hot tub on a porch

01-13-2013, 12:37 PM	#1
yukon100 Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1	hot tub on a porch outlets on wall have to be GFCI

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01-13-2013, 01:00 PM	#2
Daniel Holzman Civil Engineer   Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 3,559	hot tub on a porch This sounds like lyrics from a famous James Brown song: Hot tub! Get into the Hot Tub! Hah! Gotta Gotta Gotta get into the Hot Tub!@ Hah! Get Down! Outlets! Gotta have an Outlet! Good Gawd! Outlets! GFCI! Gotta Gotta Gotta Gotta Have It! GFCI My oh My Hot Tub@@@ Gotta Have It

01-13-2013, 01:03 PM	#3
k_buz Licensed Electrician     Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 3,230	hot tub on a porch There are a variety of rules that apply to hot tubs and their associated wiring. We cannot simply answer your question as it is too vague. __________________ Location...Location...Location Answers based on the National Electric Code. Always check local amendments.

01-13-2013, 01:05 PM	#4
Jim Port Licensed electrician   Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,036	hot tub on a porch Is there a question here? How far are the receptacles from the edge of the tub? They may not be allowed there. If the receptacles are outside they should have GFI protection. __________________ Answers based on the National Electrical Code. Local amendments may apply. Check with your local building officials.

01-13-2013, 01:25 PM	#5
ddawg16 JOATMON     Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: S. California Posts: 4,164	hot tub on a porch I call them "Soak and Pokes". __________________ Common Sense is like Deodorant. Those that need it the most don't use it. My To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. and To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.