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Can I power a 60 amp panel with only 2 phases and neutral while using a copper well for the Earth in my jacuzzi installation?

Asked by Vedat Sadıklar
7 months ago
Last Updated: May 13, 2024

Hey there, electrician friends! I’ve got a question for you all. I’m planning on installing a jacuzzi, and I’m wondering if it’s okay to power a 60 amp panel with just two phases and a neutral. Can I also use a copper well for the Earth connection?

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Gül Elmastaşoğlu

Negative

Antonio Martinez

Jacuzzis don’t require a neutral wire.

Peyton Walker

That’s correct, the FCI does need a neutral for the button to function. If it’s connected without a neutral at the load center, you won’t be able to test the device.

آوا پارسا

That may be true for that brand, but most other hot tub brands do need a neutral.

Kiara Arnaud

Hey there! When it comes to your jacuzzi, it’s crucial to seek advice from a licensed electrician to make sure the electrical setup is safe and appropriate. They can provide you with the right specifications for your panel and grounding. Remember, safety always comes first! 💡🔌

Daryl Washington

You pretty much gave yourself the answer when you mentioned ‘earth’, right?

Naël Gauthier

What could possibly go wrong here? 😆

Latife Aykaç

Hopefully this buddy doesn’t have kids!

Naël Gauthier

Right? A lineman once shared a story with me about being called by the police to disconnect a meter. They found two dead bodies in a hot tub that was wired by the homeowner.

Latife Aykaç

Is insane. People try to cut corners and end up losing their lives.

عباس نجاتی

I’m guessing someone without proper training in electrical work reassured you that everything would be okay.

Claudine Duarte

Ive a call to an electrician🤔

Oliver Vidić

Nope, gotta ground it.

Diego Sáez

That’s not up to standard, soldier

Melvin Burton

You might want to consider hiring a local consultant, like an electrician, to help with the installation. It doesn’t meet the necessary code requirements for inspection.

اميرحسين مرادی

There are only a few spas that require a neutral connection.

You can’t create a counterfeit EC.

You must ground any metal within 5 feet of the spa.

آوا پارسا

Most brands? Not really. Just to clarify, only Jacuzzi doesn’t require a neutral. Other brands do. When I bought my hot tub, I made sure to do my research on this.

اميرحسين مرادی

It’s always a good idea to refer to the manual. From what I’ve seen, Jacuzzi brand usually doesn’t have a neutral on the load side of the FCI breaker – it’s 240V only. If you need a neutral, there are jumpers on the board to switch between 240V and 120V.

آوا پارسا

You know what’s interesting? Jacuzzi brand is the only one I know that uses 3 conductors instead of 4. My brand, on the other hand, needs 4 conductors.

Leo Harris

You don’t need to announce that you’re not an electrician… it’s pretty obvious. Running 4 number 6 wires to the spa and installing a panel box by the pool is necessary. One of the boxes should have a FCI breaker. These handymen have no idea what they’re doing. Forget about the ground rod, that’s what one of the wires from the panel is for.

Harper Shaw

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Dörte Ziemann

It’s up to you if you want to redo it later when it causes an issue. However, it seems like you’ve already connected the ground from the panel

آوا پارسا

This is best left to the experts, one wrong move could have serious consequences. It looks like you’re not familiar with how grounding operates.

Alfred Møller

Poor grounding

Samuel Ellis

It’s crucial to have proper grounding when you’re in a bathtub filled with water and electrical appliances nearby.

Julie Mortensen

Dude, you splurged ten grand on the tub. Can spare a couple hundred for the electrician.

Koray Özkök

The panel has been wired and grounded already

سهیل علیزاده

‘t stress too much about it. Making a mistake could result in a shock that is only temporary before it becomes fatal.

Concepción Paredes

Two-pole single phase!

Tanish Mathew

The panel is all set, just that breaker needs a little assistance or a replacement.

Amol Adiga

Hire a professional electrician

Julio Weaver

You’ll require a FI breaker for this…

Ramiro Balderas

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Julie Jørgensen

If you’re not sure, it’s probably best to avoid attempting to wire it yourself.

Kenzi Davidson

You should definitely consider calling an electrician and compensating them for their services!

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