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    Dec 22, 2008, 12:39 PM
    Whirlpool Wiring
    I am replacing a whirlpool tub that had a 20amp single pole service. The tub I got needs a power input of 220v/16A It has a 1hp pump and a 220v 1.5kw heater out of the control box on the tub is a wire with a Black,Blue and brown (Line,Earth,Neutral). I think I have to replace the single pole with a double pole and add a red wire to the white and black I have now. I was going to put a plug on the tub wire and a recepticale in the wall. Does this sound correct?
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    Dec 22, 2008, 12:42 PM

    Where are you located? UK?
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    Dec 22, 2008, 01:00 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tkrussell View Post
    Where are you located? UK?
    I am in the United States
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    Dec 23, 2008, 02:08 AM
    OK,but this threw me:

    Quote Originally Posted by Beach 1992 View Post
    Black,Blue and brown (Line,Earth,Neutral).
    As these are UK color codes, and they use 230 volts with one leg grounded as neutral. We use 240 volts AND a grounded conductor as neutral.

    If you unit is 220 volts, you have 120/240 volts available, and need a 2 pole breaker.

    Not sure what else you need. If I did not answer your question let me know.
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    Dec 23, 2008, 05:44 AM
    You only need a 240v circuit for this tub. The cable you have is fine, you do not need to pull a new cable with a neutral.
    This circuit must be GFI protected by a 2-pole GFI breaker since no 240v GFI receptacles exist.
    You can install a box with two 240v receptacles to plug the equipment in. Are you aware of the bonding requirements for this equipment?

    TK is right. I bet the motor in that thing is European.
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