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Electrical wire size for spa

Asked Oct 30, 2006, 11:30 AM — 12 Answers
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I am wiring up my spa and looking at what info I have (GE / Cutler Hammer) they say for a spa (240) use a 50amp breaker (which I have) and use 8/3 size wire. But looking at my spa where you hook the power up it says use 6 AWG minumin? So which should I use from the house to the breaker and on to the spa? 8 or 6 ?

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Apr 15, 2010, 11:08 AM
No doubt the NEC book can be very handy, but if you don't know how to interpret it correctly you'll do more harm then good. Remember the NEC book is a "guidline" not a construction manual.

Romex cable is absolutely permitted to be run in conduit. Although romex does not have to be run in conduit if you plan on routing through walls or attic space. However, when running romex underground you must use conduit. The only exception is armored romex cable where the metal sheath takes the place of the conduit.
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Apr 15, 2010, 01:36 PM
NEC = National Electric Guidelines?
Ok, whatever.

For the consumers out there, be sure to check with YOUR local municipality as to what is and is not allowed. There are many variation/interpretions throughout the country.
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Apr 15, 2010, 05:00 PM
Down here we use PVC conduit with THHN/THWN Stranded.
Pool bonds(Ladders, lights grid etc) is all bare. Don't know what they would say if I used Insulated Conductor for Ground?
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