Jacuzzi with no gfci
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Jacuzzi with no gfci
Hello all, I just purchased a house with a circa 2004 Jacuzzi whirlpool tub. After finding the access hole in the basement ceiling I determined that there is no gfci. The plug/receptacle is 20 amp right next to the motor and connected to the main panel on a dedicated circuit to a 20 amp non gfci breaker. Access is very difficult and I would have to cut a hole in the wall upstairs to change out the outlet or would a gfci breaker be better...cutler hammer. How dangerous is it to leave as is? Codes weren't to stringent back then evidently...help would be appreciated....also my main breaker wouldn't turn off until I yanked it up and down hard about 20 times what's that all about? This house is weird
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Installing GFCI breaker is fine. Is it dedicated circuit? If the Jacuzzi has heater, it probably will require a dedicated circuit.
GFCI was required even in 2004. That probably was never inspected.
Worst case scenario without GFCI protection is death by electrocution. Chance of that happening is probably low, but the the consequence can be deadly.
Requiring switching the breaker on/off several times to turn off is not normal. Any water damage?
It will be the best to change it, but if it is the main breaker it won't be easy. You should hire a electrician for this task. Or at least have power company come out and pull the meter (cut power), then put back after you replace the main breaker.
GFCI was required even in 2004. That probably was never inspected.
Worst case scenario without GFCI protection is death by electrocution. Chance of that happening is probably low, but the the consequence can be deadly.
Requiring switching the breaker on/off several times to turn off is not normal. Any water damage?
It will be the best to change it, but if it is the main breaker it won't be easy. You should hire a electrician for this task. Or at least have power company come out and pull the meter (cut power), then put back after you replace the main breaker.
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You wouldn't by chance have a dead front GFI in the bathroom..... would you ?
That's how I wired most of my spa installs.
You wouldn't by chance have a dead front GFI in the bathroom..... would you ?
That's how I wired most of my spa installs.
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You wouldn't by chance have a dead front GFI in the bathroom..... would you ?
If not, A GFCI breaker is the best option as it also would comply with the readily accessible NEC requirement for GFCI devices.