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#80123 02/28/02 10:33 PM
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Is it legal to have a 20a 120v single recepticle outdoor "not GFI protected", for a spa if the spa has its own GFI built into the plug? Does the recept have to be 5 feet away from the spa?


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#80124 02/28/02 10:36 PM
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Al,

If the Receptacle is outside it has to be GFCI protected period.

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#80125 03/01/02 10:07 AM
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Thanks Bill, kinda what I was thinking, that makes sense. Would there be any problem with tripping by putting a GFI recept or breaker in since it would be double GFI protected? (The recept and the spa plug both having a GFI on the same 2a ckt).


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#80126 03/01/02 10:10 AM
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correction to previous message - "20a ckt"


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#80127 03/01/02 10:38 AM
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Al,

I haven't encountered any problems with double GFCI protection like this. These Tubs have been coming with GFI protection in the control panels and some on the cords for years. Look at Hairdryers for a similar situation. Many come with a built-in GFCI (or similar) and don't seem to cause any problems with the Bathroom GFCI.

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#80128 03/02/02 07:02 PM
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680 !
part VI 680.40 ,,,680.42 then in partII read 680.22(a)(4) that should be enough for ya!


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