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Re: Wiring a generator for winter protection.

Posted By: n1oty
Date: Friday, 12 May 2006, at 4:13 a.m.

In Response To: Re: Wiring a generator for winter protection. (Mike134)

Hey Mike. I was thinking of you this week. I've been running into more than my fair share of tubs that badly needed an electrician to straighten out the installation. Too bad you don't work around here. I could have thrown you a fortune in work.

Worst one for the week was a 2001 Vita Spa configured for 60 amp operation, with a 60 amp GFCI, but wired with #8 NM-B. So I fixed the tub, then took it off-line until the customer can get an electrician. I just cannot believe how bad this is getting in the field (at least around here).

John

: Follow John's advice for the hot tub I'm one
: that's lost after the incoming lugs on the
: tub.......As far as the 5000 watt Generator
: if you have a 5KW heater in the tub that
: will max out the generator so everything
: else in the house must be turned off
: otherwise you risk ruining the Refrigartor's
: motor or the furnace motor if they try to
: run while the hot tub heater is on.

: Mike

Messages In This Thread

• Wiring a generator for winter protection.
  jhelm -- Wednesday, 10 May 2006, at 7:26 a.m.
  • Re: Wiring a generator for winter protection.
    n1oty -- Wednesday, 10 May 2006, at 4:05 p.m.
    • Re: Wiring a generator for winter protection.
      Mike134 -- Thursday, 11 May 2006, at 5:12 p.m.
      • Re: Wiring a generator for winter protection.
        n1oty -- Friday, 12 May 2006, at 4:13 a.m.
        • Wiring a generator for winter protection.
          jhelm -- Saturday, 13 May 2006, at 6:40 p.m.
        • Re: Wiring a generator for winter protection.
          Mike134 -- Monday, 15 May 2006, at 6:28 p.m.

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