I have two prong plugs outdoors. Is it a hot wire suitable for a jacuzzi/hot tub?
I dont know what a ground means.
2006-10-31 11:57:15 · 3 answers · asked by Shirley B 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No... Hot tubs have to be hooked up by a professional electrician... Depending on the hot tub you need either a 230 or a 240 volt line... Plus you need a dedicated circuit breaker at the main circuit panel as well as a separate shut off no more than 15 feet from the tub itself...
2006-10-31 12:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by Dan J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have general recepticles outside almost certainly these are not good for wiring a hot tub. When wiring a hot tob you almost always need heavier wiring of 240 volts 30 amps or higher ... like the same as an eletric dryer or even more and it also should be wired to a ground fault breaker for safety ... if you email me we can talk longer or on Messenger. Good luck.
2006-10-31 12:07:47 · answer #2 · answered by Zippy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest , that if you are asking a question about hooking up electric to something that has water in it and you plan on getting into it, then you should get a qualified electrician to do the job for you,,, He will explain to you what a ground fault receptacle is.... Be safe !!! Good Luck
2006-10-31 12:32:11 · answer #3 · answered by Bob G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋