Read rest of the answer. Subsequently, one may also ask, what kind of wire do you use for a hot tub?
During hot tub wiring, copper wire is recommended with THHN (thermoplastic nylon) insulation. Avoid aluminum wire. The recommended hot tub wire size is 6 AWG copper.
Also Know, does a hot tub need its own breaker? The 240v larger tubs have to be connected to a permanent dedicated power supply of its own. Another electrical requirement for installing a hot tub is that a GFCI breaker is required to be installed within 5 to 10 feet of the hot tub for emergency shutdown purposes.
In this regard, how much does it cost to wire a hot tub?
The electrical materials will cost around $250 and include a bond wire, service panel, ground and GCFI break, a DC converter for the pump and PVC pipe. This will require about three hours of service from an electrician to install which will cost around another $250.
How do you hook up power to a hot tub?
There are only two ways to connect a hot tub to power. The first is through a low 110v connection that simply plugs into a wall outlet, and the second is through a 220v, 230v, or 240v connection directly to your home's central circuit breaker box.
