Note: The NEC and many jurisdictions REQUIRE the installation of a 120V outdoor GFCI outlet. It is to be located 10-20 feet away from a spa or pool, for safe operation of corded appliances.
How far does an outlet have to be away from a hot tub?
5 It must be at least 5 but not more that 50 from the waters edge, readily accessible, and within sight of the Hot Tub / Spa. b. The outlet(s) that supply a Hot Tub / Spa must be Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected.
Can a hot tub GFCI be in the main panel?
The GFCI breaker can be located either in your main home panel or in a separate breaker box. See diagrams below for examples of each. CIRCUITS USED FOR THE SPA MUST BE DEDICATED – no other appliances, lights, etc. should be on these circuits at any time.
Where is the GFCI located on a hot tub?
Most likely, youll find your GFCI in the control panel located close to or containing the outlet your spa or hot tub uses.
Unbalanced Loads – There are certain devices in the home which are constantly turned on and off. These actions can create a disturbance within the circuit which can cause the breaker to trip. Faulty Breaker – Another very common possibility that will initiate a GFCI breaker tripping is a faulty breaker.
Is it safe to use a hot tub in the rain?
Yes, you can. It is good in both rain and snow because your body is warm even though your head may feel cold.
Why would a GFCI trip with no load on it?
The GFCI trips when the current on one wire does not match the current on the other wire in the opposite direction. What you want to do with your multimeter is to check that there is no voltage on the isolated neutral with respect to ground.