ECN Forum Forums Code Related Discussion NEC & other Code issues Spa/pool ckt

gfretwell,
The conductors are sized correctly.

jw electric,
Art. 110.3 (b) does answer the question.

My only other option would be if I were to tell the customer that I could tie into the pool light circuit but would have to disconnect the pool light from the circuit. Then the spa motor would be on a separate 15a circuit.
Of course that raises the question of the option for her to have someone reconnect the pool light later.
Ethically, I don't think I should do it this way, even though technically it would be legal.

I guess I could write it on the invoice how it was installed and not responsible for any future changes to the circuit.

Yes it does


Here is why:


The National Electrical Code in 110.3(B) states if the tub calls for a separate circuit then your only choice is to install a circuit just for the tub.

This deal of the pool light needs to be forgotten and spend that energy on getting this tub installed per the NEC.


[This message has been edited by jw electric (edited 10-05-2005).]

I guess your right. The only reason I was pursueing this is because the circuit run from the panel would be almost impossible. But could be done.