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I'm getting ready to run electric to a Hot Tub, and I need some advice, as I've never done this before.
The Spa is a Marquis Reward Coastal Series, and from the specs, it's rated at 240V and 30 or 50amps. Q: Why the difference in amps if it's 240v only?
My plans, so far, are to run 6/2 UF from a 50a breaker in the Main Panel to a Spa50 UG412RMW250P Disconnect (Home Depot $49.), then to the tub.
The specs, from http://www.marquisspas.com/ are:
I've done some research, and I'm concerned about proper grounding/bonding. I read something about equipotential bonding being required, but I'm not sure if that's different from a standard GEC. Can someone explain this for me, and tell me if there's a way I can avoid this, if it's diffferent from simply running a ground from the tub to the panel via the 6/3 w/g? I'm thinking it has to do with whether or not the Hot Tub is sitting on a concrete slab, or some other type of underlayment. Can the tub sit directly in the yard? Can it be located immediately outside of the patio door concrete? What if it's rested on a wooden block?
I also read, and not sure if it was sarcasm, about the water itself being bonded. If this is so, it's totally over my head. WTH??
The Spa is a Marquis Reward Coastal Series, and from the specs, it's rated at 240V and 30 or 50amps. Q: Why the difference in amps if it's 240v only?
My plans, so far, are to run 6/2 UF from a 50a breaker in the Main Panel to a Spa50 UG412RMW250P Disconnect (Home Depot $49.), then to the tub.
The specs, from http://www.marquisspas.com/ are:
Spa
Dimensions
84"x84"
35.5"H
34" Deep35.5"H
Electrical
Required
240V
30 or 50 ampWeight
Dry/Full
720/
3388 lbs.Therapy
Pump(s)
2 dual-speed
56 frameWater
Capacity
320
gallonsI've done some research, and I'm concerned about proper grounding/bonding. I read something about equipotential bonding being required, but I'm not sure if that's different from a standard GEC. Can someone explain this for me, and tell me if there's a way I can avoid this, if it's diffferent from simply running a ground from the tub to the panel via the 6/3 w/g? I'm thinking it has to do with whether or not the Hot Tub is sitting on a concrete slab, or some other type of underlayment. Can the tub sit directly in the yard? Can it be located immediately outside of the patio door concrete? What if it's rested on a wooden block?
I also read, and not sure if it was sarcasm, about the water itself being bonded. If this is so, it's totally over my head. WTH??