Where does a spa need to be installed?

A spa may be installed within 5 feet of a metal surface if each metal surface is permanently connected by a minimum No. 10 AWG solid copper conductor attached to the wire ground connector on the terminal box that is provided for this purpose if in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI/NMFPA70-1993.

How big of a circuit breaker do I need for a spa?

²) solid copper wire to any metal ladders, water pipes, or other metal within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the spa to comply with local requirements. The means of disconnection must be readily accessible, but must be installed at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from the spa. • Your spa requires a suitably rated circuit breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors.

Where is the GFCI indicator on a spa?

• The GFCI is located at the end of the power cord. Before each use, with the unit operating, push the TEST button. The unit should stop operating and the GFCI power indicator will go out. Wait 30 seconds and then reset the GFCI by pushing the RESET button. The GFCI power indicator will turn on, restoring power to the spa.

How do you reset a GFCI breaker on a spa?

• Your spa must have a ground fault circuit interrupter in an electrical subpanel. Before each use of the spa and with the unit operating, push the TEST button on the breaker. The switch should click over to the “Trip” position. Wait 30 seconds and reset the GFCI breaker by switching it completely off and then completely on.

What should the temperature be in the Arctic spa?

The other thing to keep in mind is that the Arctic Spa’s really designed to run at 100 degrees or above. So if you’re trying to run it down into the 90 degree range, the Arctic Spa just is simply not designed to be able to maintain that temperature, especially when it’s 100 degrees outside, or something like that.

How do you reset the high limit on a spa?

Or it might need a reset from time to time for no known or serious reason. Simply reset by pressing the big red button on your spa pack. The high limit switch may be housed in a thermowell. If the water temperature in the thermowell is the same as the water temperature in the rest of the spa, the switch is damaged and needs to be replaced.

Are there any hot tubs that are 120V compatible?

Luckily, top hot tub brands like Bullfrog Spas make some of their hot tubs 120v compatible. These premium plug and play spas come with great features and options so you can enjoy music, interchangeable jets, and lights without worrying about additional electric wiring.

When do I Turn on the heater in the spa?

–When I set the timer, the heater will turn on regardless of temperature. I do this about 10 or 15 min before I get in the spa. The spa heats at about 5 degress per hour so its easy to set the timer for two or three degrees of increase over the starting temperature.