rle26
Aug 11, 2012, 02:44 PM
I am installing the electrical service for a new hot tub. I have done this before and am familiar with safety issues, grounding, gfic requirements, convenience outlet requirement within 10', etc. The installation instructions state that I should use #8 AWG for runs up to 50', and #6 AWG for runs over 50'. I will install a 50A breaker in my house elec service panel and run a line to a gfic disconnect box; then come out of the gfic box to the hot tub. The distance from my electrical service panel to the gfic disconnect box will be 40', and the distance from the gfic disconnect box to the hot tub will be about another 30'. Though this is a total of 80' (well over the 50' maximum), do I need to use #6 AWG wire for both runs, or since I am breaking the total run legnth with two runs under 50', can I use #8 AWG wire for both runs? The town that I live in does not have local elec code or a code enforcement officer. They fall back on NEC. Thank you.