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    Feb 2, 2013, 11:49 AM
    Wiring size
    Can you downsize the whip on the hot tub?
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    Feb 2, 2013, 03:14 PM
    "The" hot tub? Which hot tub is that?

    How about you start by telling us something about this project? Then maybe someone can help you.
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    Feb 2, 2013, 08:47 PM
    220V 60 amp line (#6) to the 60 amp GFI disconnect. Can the whip to the tub be downsized at all? I know the ground is but what about the 8' whip?
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    Feb 2, 2013, 08:54 PM
    No you may not downsize. 60 amps needs 6 awg Electrical Wire Sizes - What Size Electrical Wire Do I Need Try to answer Stanforty's questions.
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    Feb 2, 2013, 09:04 PM
    Correct. If the disconnect had a 60A breaker then #6cu is the smallest wire you can use.
    The tub may not require a 60A circuit though.

    Tell us more about the tub and we can tell you if you have any other options.
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    Feb 2, 2013, 09:17 PM
    Just wondering because I seea lot of 220v 50a double ovens with an attached whip and it will be #10 wire.
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    Feb 3, 2013, 04:11 AM
    Whip on an appliance that is installed by the manufacturer is different than a whip that must be installed in the field. The whip on the appliance was present, tested and listed by UL as is.

    The "whip" on a hot tub is installed in the field and is nothing more than a continuation of the branch circuit, and must be sized the same as the branch circuit.

    Last call, please answer Stan's questions.
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    Feb 3, 2013, 12:20 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tkrussell View Post
    Whip on an appliance that is installed by the manufacturer is different than a whip that must be installed in the field. The whip on the appliance was present, tested and listed by UL as is.
    The "whip" on a hot tub is installed in the field and is nothing more than a continuation of the branch circuit, and must be






    sized the same as the branch circui

    Last call, please answer Stan's questions.
    I understand UL listed, but you did not answer the question in theroy. What do you mean by " answer Stans questions?" He needs more info? FOR REAL?
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    Feb 3, 2013, 01:42 PM
    How is the hot tub labeled, what's its draw
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    Feb 3, 2013, 02:40 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    How is the hot tub labeled, whats its draw
    Thanks ballenberg. The jobs already done, I used #6. Don't know the draw, just specified 60 amps. I just though it was an easy question that could be easily explained... seems like if a double oven down sizes the whip because its tested and ul listed then they woiuld list it as the size of the whip. The whip is also just a continueation of the line. Stans not making since with his analogy.
    Thanks anyway guys
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    Feb 3, 2013, 03:32 PM
    Neither are you! Comparing an oven to a hot tub? How in the world are they similar? Because both are 120/240V loads? Sorry, that doesn't cut it.
    It's only in your last post that you even told us the specs on the tub (that it calls for a 60A circuit). That is what I was asking. You just kept comparing it to an oven with giving us any details about this tub.

    Sorry if our mind reading skills were a bit off today. I'll try and do better next time.
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    Feb 3, 2013, 03:39 PM
    Sorry Stan. I did say 60 amps in a couple of post ago. OK, lets change gears. How about an oven. I am asking why an oven is rated at 50 amps and has a #10 whip?
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    Feb 3, 2013, 05:13 PM
    I am asking why an oven is rated at 50 amps and has a #10 whip?
    Because an oven whip is not under the jurisdiction of the NEC. It is overseen by UL. As long UL testing considers it safe and adequate it gets a listing.
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    Feb 3, 2013, 06:33 PM
    Thanks Stan, now I get it. Never thought about it that way. I those cases the oven must never pull more than 30 amps for a long period huh? Same theroy as a 20 amp appliance circuit and using a 15 amp duplex, it's rated at 15amps but by code it's OK.
    Go figure...
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    Feb 3, 2013, 06:34 PM
    [QUOTE=dcrigger;3387243]Thanks Stan, now I get it. Never thought about it that way. I those cases the oven must never pull more than 30 amps for a long period huh? Same theroy as a 20 amp appliance circuit and using a 15 amp duplex, it's rated at 15amps but by code it's OK.
    Go figure...

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