Pool & Spa Electrical

[BB Sig]

I'm currently building a slab to place a spa/hot tub on and we will be getting an above ground pool within 20 feet of the spa. Because of the slopped ground, one side is ~ 2' higher than the other side. There will be a deck ~ 4' off the ground so the spa is 1' above the deck.

Can I run a sub panel (outdoor rated) out there and place it a foot under the deck for a little protection from the rain? The panel would be under a piece of tin ~ 6' from the spa.

Current spa is 110 but I figure I should run 220 in case we end up going bigger in the future. Not sure what the pool motor will need yet so I was going to run 60 amps to take care of the spa, pool and lights.

80' run from panel to where I want to place the panel so I am going to use 4 AWG copper in a 1.5" conduit. I am going to run water to fill said pool and spa and a spare 1" conduit in case I ever decided to run a internet and or cable out there.

Am I missing anything?

Barry
North Florida

 

[wyliesdiesels]

Dont put the subpanel under the deck. it needs to be accessible.

also, the hot tub will need to be GFCI protected with a disconnect nearby.

 

[nadogail]

Dont put the subpanel under the deck. it needs to be accessible.

also, the hot tub will need to be GFCI protected with a disconnect nearby.

You will also need clear space in front of the panel.

 

[Terry D]

Spa disconnect cannot be closer than 6 ft from the wall of the spa, but must be within sight.

60 amps might be cutting it close for all of that depending on the size of the spa, they usually require a 50 or 60 amp circuit. You may want to go a little larger on the feeders to the panel.

 

[BB Sig]

Spa disconnect cannot be closer than 6 ft from the wall of the spa, but must be within sight.

60 amps might be cutting it close for all of that depending on the size of the spa, they usually require a 50 or 60 amp circuit. You may want to go a little larger on the feeders to the panel.

I'll keep that distance in mind! The spa is currently a 6x6 on a 120V 20amp circuit. The pad I am building is 8x8 in case we want a bigger one later. Up sizing the feeders might be a good idea.

Would 80 amps cut it?

Barry
North Florida

 

[Terry D]

I'll keep that distance in mind! The spa is currently a 6x6 on a 120V 20amp circuit. The pad I am building is 8x8 in case we want a bigger one later. Up sizing the feeders might be a good idea.

Would 80 amps cut it?

Barry
North Florida

80 would probably be good. Or you can just run #2 aluminum feeders and put it on a 90 amp breaker and have a little extra if ever needed. There isn't a big cost difference .

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