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  1. C

    Hot tub has uncomfortable current only from outside and grounded.

    I am a very knowledgeable DIYer with no issues on any beginner to intermediate wiring because my father is a retired electrician. The issue: I have a safety issue I am concerned it might be an expensive discovery mission if I hire an electrician early on so trying to narrow down to am easy fix...
  2. Midwest

    Another Hot Tub Thread Part 2

    Following on from the last two more technically debated threads: 32A supply for Hot Tub of a PME supply Another Hot Tub install I posted a question, in the last one, but didn't get a reply, so starting another one. Hope the Mods don't mind. So posting my question again, slightly edited. I’ve...
  3. Gazthesparky

    Another Hot tub install

    I have my tin hat on because I know this has been done to death and have read through a lot of the old posts. I just wanted to run my proposal past a few of you and see if there is anything I have missed as its always good to get someone else's view. Customer is needing a 32amp supply and hot...
  4. J

    UK Hot tub wiring

    Hi everyone, I'm awaiting an inflatable hottub, plug and play although I'm worried that having it of my house ring main will overload the circuit, I want to have it on all the time, I also want to keep the price down so I don't want to rip up floorboards and damage walls. My CU is above the...
  5. K

    UK Supply for garage and a big shed

    Just looking for abit of advice newly qualified spark (only ever done new builds this is my first private job) and I’m doing a job for a neighbour and there’s wanting supply to supply and garage and then the shed supplying aswell and was wondering if I I can get away with just running one supply...
    • Kyle_sparky20
    • Thread
    • garage hot tub shed supply
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. C

    Best euro converter plug for wood burning hot tub ?

    Hi what external waterproof socket will allow for the use of 2 SC3P euro 2 pin to uk 3 pin convertors? I've tried the flip up versions but they won't even fit in due to the tapering of the housing - let alone let the waterproof lid shut! (I tried LAP, 2G & MK) I need to run LEDs ( 10w / 240v...
    • claira
    • Thread
    • allow best burning converter don't external fit hot tub plug socket tried waterproof
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. B

    Hot tub confusion

    Hi, just finished fitting my hot tub and need to run a 45m length or armoured cable from the garage to it. Next to the tub will be a summerhouse with a couple of sockets in it nothing heavy just a phone charger and stereo. The wiring it used to have when I bought the tub was 16mm outer / 4mm...
  8. I

    Hot tub & socket as a spur

    Hi All, I've recently installed supply for hot tub. 6mm SWA, 32A isolator on 40a RCBO. Now client wants a socket around hot tub area for using TV only. I was thinking to fit IP66 socket from isolator switch via 3A fuse spure. Isolator switch is over 2M away from hot tub. This is the easiest...
  9. H

    A 32amp hot tub and a 40amp sauna on a regular, domestic 80amp supply

    Hi all I’m new here so hello and thanks for looking. I’m looking for what is, I’m hoping, a quick bit of advice. I’m having an 8kW sauna heater fitted and also want to buy a hot tub. I’m going to get someone in as I need a new circuit, consumer unit etc. But hot tubs have a long delivery wait...
  10. M

    hot tub installation

    Hi all im looking for some advice on installing a hot tub, the supplier specifies a 16 amp type c mcb, a 20 amp rotary switch and an ip rated 13 amp socket with rcd protection, the run of swa cable from the consumer unit to the rotary switch is 30m, I will then run an swa from the rotary switch...
  11. littlespark

    Hot tub recommendation

    Does anyone have one? Or are they just the new fad..... the modern version of a trampoline. im looking for a non inflatable type, that’ll run off a 13A socket. I just don’t know where to look.... These Lay-z-spa type ones just look cheap
  12. M

    Advice on installing a hot tub

    Hi all im needing some advice on installing a hot tub, the spec of the hot tub says it requires a 32amp supply, My plan is to run 6mm t+e from a 32amp mcb rcd protected down the wall and drilled out into a weather proof adaptable box, from there I will then run a 6mm 3 core swa cable clipped...
    • Mikey10695
    • Thread
    • advice hot tub installing
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. I

    Hot tub wiring

    Hi All, I have a job to install 32A supply for hot tub. 6mm armoured cable around 40M. Can't be collected to existing CU as no spares there. But there is a small CU right next to the meter (pictures provided) which supply power to car charger. Meter tails to this CU is 16mm which is OK to...
  14. S

    UK 32a supply for a hot tub of a PME supply.

    Hi there, I have been asked to install a 32a supply for a hot tub for a client. I haven’t installed a supply for a hot tub before and having done a bit of research I am getting mixed answers about doing this on a PME system. I have a DB under the stairs with plenty of spare ways so I would be...
    • Scottishlad123
    • Thread
    • 32a hot tub isolator pme supply
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. D

    Hot tub supply design?

    Is a hot tub classed as a 'water heater thermostatically controlled' according to table 3.2?
  16. D

    Single Cable calculation for hot tub?

    Can anyone enlighten me on why my max Zs for this cable calc is so high? What am I missing?
    • Deleted member 4632
    • Thread
    • cable calculation hot tub single
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. D

    UK Plug and play hot tub tripping the rcd. My cleverspa trips the rcd plug as soon as i plug it in.

    I have a clever spa portable spa and as soon as i plug it in the rcd plug trips. What rcd plug can i get to replace it. Is it the rcd plug thst is faulty?
    • Darrin
    • Thread
    • hot tub plug rcd tripping trips
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. snipersmith87

    Hot tub - TN-C-S

    Im after some advice regarding the earthing of a 32Amp hottub. I've yet to install one and am dubious about the risks associated. The supply is T-N-C-S. My plan is to put a seperate supply direct from origin via henleys to a 50amp MCB. 10mm 3c SWA approx 25m to a small wooden workshop. Within...
  19. A

    UK is twin and eath aloud in hot tub installs

    hi, just a quick question for installing a 32 amp hot tub a friend told me it HAS to be in SWA but I have seen lots of 32 amp tubs installed with 6mm twin and earth in conduit, Is he correct? and is there anything in regulations not allowing me to use twin and earth in conduit? many thanks
    • adam1852
    • Thread
    • friend hot tub installed installing installs question quick swa twin
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. B

    Hot Tub GFCI troubleshooting

    I am the homeowner of a hot tub that's been working for well for 6 years. One day the water began to provide a shocking sensation which would prevent you from putting your finger fully into the water. I determined the shock was coming from a 12V light mounted in the tub whose water seal had...

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