Hot Tub / Spa wiring made easy... 50 Amp GFCI Install..Arizona Hot Tub Factory (DIY Spa Repair)

[@jibbyleo]

OK, spa guy had I just listened to some of your other videos about the GFCI. It would’ve saved me a lot of troubleshooting. I connected the neutral to the spa to the neutral bar instead of the GFCI rookie mistake. Your videos saved me.

[@spaman5440]

Glad you figured it out... Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

[@papamandad5487]

I’m a young electrician, for the first time I went into a job today alone doing exactly this, and I was just nervous. Maoist likely because it was I wasn’t being watched over but when I finished I watched this video to make sure everything g was right you explained it so well that I smiled when turning the power on. God bless and thank you.

[@spaman5440]

That is so awesome..I am so Happy for you..Stories like that make it worth all the time I put in to these videos..Keep it up..If you ever have a question hit me up If I can help you I will ..Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

[@papamandad5487]

@@spaman5440 very appreciated! We need more of you! Thank you

[@tgtech570]

What are the minimum AWG requirements?

[@gil_evans_soul_journey]

This was the best installation video for hot tubs. Made my install so easy. Thank you.

[@spaman5440]

Im glad it helped you...Thanks for the kind words and for watching my Videos

[@djbraca6581]

Can you tell me how to wire my pool heater i have a Coates pool heater just need to know where the wires go

[@mariorusso7514]

This guy is great....I spent about $450.00 on materials and followed Scott's instructions.Just installed a Bullfrog tub and electricians charge between $1500.00 and $2000.00 for wiring. Thankyou Scott for saving me a ton of money!!!!!!!!

[@kammyHS]

I hear that! I’m a 60 year old woman- have had 3 estimates on wiring my soon to be spa! They wanted from $2800 to $4200 for my job. I love the Spa guy! He explains everything and it’s easy to follow him. I just laid my own concrete pad yesterday 😊 I can do this👍🏻

[@matthewbeals342]

Yet another great American doing what all great Americans do! Excellent presentation! You and people like you are what makes this country great. Thankyou for sharing your knowledge. I look forward to learning more.

[@michaelmcdonnell1172]

excellent video and very well explained, I just got all my materials in and I am about to run all the wires and connect things up until my spa gets here next week Thank you so much

[@mtnberner2971]

Best video on this subject by far, concise and to the point.

[@masoncoleman3999]

Thank you!! You literally walked me through my install. You rock!

[@mcthurman1880]

This is one of the most easiest explained videos ever. Thank you Spa Man for taking time to help people like myself.

[@mariomack5072]

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[@adow7382]

From a master electrician..........good job.

[@spaman5440]

Thank You so much I really Appreciate that...

[@johncollins5501]

This is the best install I have ever seen on the net. Scott gives great directions to install a hot tub at 20. Thanks Scott

[@spaman5440]

Thank You for watching and Subscribing...

[@monroegibson8063]

Hey Spa Man. Glad ur still around. With ur help I have been enjoying my Cal Spa 100%. Really great videos . Can't thank you enough

[@danielherod8526]

I just followed these instructions yesterday and everything is working perfectly. Thank you!

[@spaman5440]

Right on Glad to Help... Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

[@DogGuy19]

Bought a used hot tub & am trying to wire it. It actually has 220 AND 110. Thankfully, the guy I bought it from took pictures of the connections before unhooking it all.

[@jimchandler3927]

I just wanna start this reviewer by saying thank you this was the most helpful and precise video that I found. After digging all the trenches laying the conduit I found that no one would return my phone call for such a small job as just installing the breaker box Again thank you. Jim C Fresno Ca

[@spaman5440]

Glad I could help! Thanks For Watching & SUBSCRIBING.

[@maiadi2839]

Thanks Spa man ! Follow your directions fix my Sub panel problem right the way !

[@jesusmoralez3768]

This was a really good video. After 2 failed attempts at trying to wire it myself, I had decided to look at your channel. I have successfully wired it myself and my spa works. Thank you so much and keep up the videos

[@stephandumais8613]

The best video on wiring a spa, by far! Thanks!

[@spaman5440]

Thank You Sir ..Im Glad it Helped

[@garynorth6781]

This video by far the best for information presented! Thanks!

[@enkrypt3d]

I got quoted $3K to run this 30' from my main breaker. I think I'm going to do this myself. of course after turning off the main panel on the side of the house! thanks for this

[@spaman5440]

I know I haven't seen the job but 3K for 30 feet sounds like a rip off to me.. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

[@sassyhusbandcomedy8655]

Nice overview .... easy to follow .... saved me $150. Thanks

[@AnthonyDibiaseIdeas]

Fantastic video. I will show this to my brother so that he can help me wire our hot tub -- when I get it. Thank you Scott.

[@cybermad64]

Thanks a lot! I know it's for safety issue, but where I live it is impossible to get the info on how to connect the wires. I've called everywhere and all they were telling me wass : Call an electrician. I then called the electrician that told be that they are super busy at the moment (covid-19 related) and that they could only help me in 8 weeks!!!! The spa is already in my backyard, saw your video, installed my cables, everything works like a charm, Thanks a lot!

[@spaman5440]

I really like hearing stories like your ...Im very Happy you were able to get it done... Enjoy your new Hot Tub.. And Thanks for Watching and Subscribing.

[@jerrymestas1231]

Just bought a Cal spa, nice unit this video is very helpful.

[@davidmcdonald7060]

Hands down the best explanation, FANTASTIC VIDEO! Thank you so much.

[@sagetx]

This video is great. A few tips I learned the hard way. That lid will remove with a large flat screwdriver. Just pry out the outside tab a tiny bit bu turning the driver. #6/3 wire although it fits in 1/2" conduit, you'll never get it through. Get 3/4“. ...Back to Lowe's

[@joeytedesco5125]

Very good video. Very helpful. Same Sub box and spa package im wiring. Made it easy to follow thank you.

[@feriby]

great explanation of the wiring..might want to go over different types of conduit and how to properly install it to the box and tub.

[@spaman5440]

Ive had several requests for this over the last week or so and will be posting one before the end of month... Thanks for watching

[@RD-sl8yl]

Excellent video!! I love when it is explained and showed the way u did. Thank u!!!!

[@spaman5440]

Welcome...

[@oddjobsremigauthier]

Thanks Scott. :Simple explanations are always the best.

[@OneDirtDevil]

Hi Spa man.. Great Video. I have a watkins Hotspot thats been working great for years 4-5 ... the main 2 spead motor Wet pump went out and put water on motor of the 2 speed pump. I assumed that was what caused the breaker to trip... after research and finally buying a complete watkins 2 speed motor pump for $500 , i replaced it and filled tub... no leaks and everthing seemed great... I was able to get my 3 jet speeds or 3 levels of jets and was ready to leave it alone for the night to heat up from 50 deg to the 102 deg. but checked on it and 50 amp breaker was tripped... I could reset breaker and check everything again, but i just reset breaker and let it sit. at that point , i think only one pump comes on to curculate and the heater to heat... at that point, it tripped again . is my heater bad causing it to trip? Thanks Spa Man... your the best !

[@spaman5440]

Bruce.. I have another video..That has 6 reasons the spa trips the breaker. If you watch that video it will steer you in the right direction. Thanks for watching and Subscribing.

[@billylangford2300]

What is the name and numbers of the breaker box and breaker. I’m having a hard time trying to fine a breaker with three spots to land you’re too hot and neutral. You have been the most helpful out of all videos I’ve seen. Thanks

[@spaman5440]

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[@chrisgordon3538]

Thank you, this was very helpful. You kept your explanation simple and easy to understand. One of the better videos I watched on KZbin. Again thanks!

[@spaman5440]

I am so glad that we we're able to help..And Thanks for watching & sharing our videos with others..

[@emerald92fox]

Awesome video and you describe the basics of wiring the hot tub in easy to follow directions!

[@JorgeGomez-in1xq]

very good video, I start doing my connections fallowing your video.Thank you SPA MAN..

[@madmike4]

Very well explained video. Thanks for the Instructions.

[@Gordystube86]

Great Video man, you showed me everything I needed to learn perfectly!

[@DuckRolled]

Great high level view of how to wire a tub. 🙏

[@victorybasket39]

great explanation of everything you need for DIY spa install. helps its the identical 50A GFCI Spa Panel I bought!

[@electricianslife1984]

The pool man is wiring up your hot tub 😎

[@spaman5440]

I wouldn't have a pool guy add water to my Hot Tub....EVER.. and I would never let them wire one.

[@scotttavinor]

Dude this just helped me out loads. Thank you 🙂

[@hargabyte]

This is great. Thanks Spa Man. Just starting to get an understanding on how to hook up my new spa. Thanks for keeping it simple

[@AndIAmNotGoingToTakeItAnymore]

Good video. Make sure you earthquake strap that water heater behind you...

[@roqueayala9268]

Thank you ,Scott your explanation shows your knowledge this video is great

[@spaman5440]

Thank You..

[@ALAl-zw8tq]

very good explanation

[@GlennGarnett]

Also added a lightning rod into the ground and hooked to the spa pack .

[@darren8739]

Thanks for keeping it simple spa man.

[@731204mava]

Easy way to understand. thank you.

[@weinertheking1161]

Hey Scott I have a Jacuzzi Whirlpool bath it must be 25 years old I'm trying to convert from 120 to 240 volts the diagram seems sketchy I would be extremely grateful if you could video chat your videos are great and I appreciate the time and efforts

[@spaman5440]

You can call Scott at the shop ...He there mot day . Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

[@AB-sq6uc]

This was a great video. Very well explained.

[@spaman5440]

I hope it helped ..Thank You for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

[@josefabre3523]

Thanks Scott! You're the best!!

[@redpoole9323]

Thanks so Much buddy. Just so happens i habe a Balboa pack. 👍👍Damn good video

[@spaman5440]

I hope it Helped You And Thanks For Watching & SUBSCRIBING

[@redpoole9323]

@@spaman5440 Absolutely got it all wired up today. Water tomorrow and hopefully soak in it tomorrow night lol Thanks again.

[@andrewmaina343]

This video is really good should be top video. I don't know why the top recommended video is one that doesn't include a gfci breaker, that's crazy.

[@spaman5440]

Thank You So Much...

[@Hoserfishing]

Awesome simple explanation...thanks!!

[@spaman5440]

Thank You

[@Difficultmadeeasy]

Thanks Spa Man, great tutorial. Exactly what I needed!

[@verngriffin4208]

Outstanding demondstration !!! Thank you !!!

[@spaman5440]

Thank You For Watching... Glad It helped

[@chewie1355]

Nice video. My second jets were going off and on. Still on warranty so I called the technician.. He tested and said that was mostly likely just a bad switch on the other side for first jets but I can still use the tub until the part come in. So I started to warm up the tub, but I check on it later - no power to my control panel and the circuit breaker was tripped. So I reset the breaker and my wifey was like the control panel light flickered but off again. The breaker, however is not tripped. Several attempted to reset the breaker and only a flicker on the control panel. Now I can’t cold water and no lights on my “Hot Tub”.

[@spaman5440]

Sounds like something is wired wrong....I would need more info ..You can call me at the office and Ill see if I can help you.

[@thronepotato]

At the main panel, where does the white common or neutral wire get connected and where would the ground wire get connected at the panel? Thanks for all your videos.

[@spaman5440]

In the main panel Ground and Neutral share the same lug (Ground lug) in the sub panel they must be separated like shown in the video. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

[@RoughRidersTV]

Quick question. I am moving my hot tub off a brick patio and onto a rebar reinforced slab. Before I pour the slab, I am adding a threaded rod pounded into the ground and connected to the rebar. I'm going to have the threaded rod stick up out of the cement as a way to ground the rebar. Should I run an additional ground wire from the bar by the pack to the threaded rod as a 2nd ground? Would that help if somehow the water in the tub got electrified?

[@spaman5440]

I would run your wire from the main to the sub and then to the spa in #6 THHN or THWN wire no matter what and if you want to add the ground bar for added measures that fine. You alway want to make sure the main sub and spa are all grounded together on the same line with the same size/type of wire. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

[@Meatislife]

Excellent tutorial!

[@rhondaseatwolter2790]

excellent demo

[@spaman5440]

Thank You ...I hope it helps save everyone some time and money and keep everyone safe.

[@jamestownsend9365]

Have a new cost spa that replaced a old spa. New spa is working it is wired for 220 with 50amp GFI. The mother board has 6 small dip switch es

[@tgtech570]

Great video but I don’t think you explained or possibly emphasized which side of the breaker you connect the source power and which side the load is connected to? I’m assuming source is on the bottom and load is on the top.

[@stevegiesecke8672]

Great video, thanks. Can you bury the liquid tite conduit and run it up underneath the spa and through the base of the hot tub to just outside the spa pack? Or must you come in through the bottom section of the side panel of the spa (i.e. come in through the side of the spa vs up through the base) and feed the conduit/wire through to the spa pack? Are there knockouts on the side of the spa where you would insert the wire cable conduit for this purpose, or is it "drill your own?" Thanks

[@dadandgirls7306]

Excellent video! We recently bought a house with a Jacuzzi in the bathroom. The home inspector’s report said that the motor wasn’t grounded. I am looking at the motor now, and see a grounding screw on the motor, with no wire on it. Where should that wire go to? Thank you.

[@spaman5440]

If you look the side of the pack there should be a ground bar...If not it is on the inside of the pack.. Just depends on what pack and Hot Tub you have.... Hope this Helped and Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

[@kevg7744]

Thank you Spa Man! Great video - explained it exactly as it's supposed to be wired correctly. I got my Artesian South Seas Spa up and running in under 2 hours. THANK YOU!

[@spaman5440]

Right on Good for You.. I really like it when Spa owners are able to get there spa up and running.. and I was able to save them some money

[@josephgraham1065]

thanks so much for this video

[@vegasmainiac7745]

Great, easy to follow video, thanks! We bought a vita spa envie which is designed to trip the breaker when you first start it up. My question is why and what if it doesn’t?

[@spaman5440]

I have NEVER herd of a spa that is designed to trip the breaker when you first start it up...Maybe I don't understand what you are saying ..if you need help you can call the office and Ill try to help You.

[@christianlinares9085]

Excelent video, thanks.

[@brandondavis4624]

Can u show how u run the 4 wires to the house fuse panel from the hot tub

[@spaman5440]

I show you how in several other videos...check out some of my other videos on that topic. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

[@ronvitale1944]

Excellent job very clear. Thanks

[@powertrain4786]

Great, straight forward video! Thanks....

[@garyrossi9672]

Explained pretty simple great video.👍 I'm going 2 give it a shot. Just poured my pad, gonna set tub next week. Only question I have is there a max distance u need to be from ur hot tub 2 the disconnect?

[@spaman5440]

Yes...Min of 5 feet away from the hot tub and 36 inch hight and no further then 20 feet and in the line of sight..#6 wire on all wires and use THHN / THWN only Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

[@hivoltage52]

Answered my question, great video !

[@aaronedmondson5903]

Great Video.

[@markcassoday4118]

Very helpful video. One question what size conduit use from box to box for 4 six gauge wire

[@spaman5440]

3/4 will work 1 inch is a little bit easier to work with.

[@gregcavanaugh6259]

My epak that I just bought doesn’t indicate a clear spot for my incoming ground on my 4 wire. It has a grounding bar on the outside like he shows, but no pass through(hole) to connect it like this. There are two ground connectors/bolts inside the pack. Should it just be connected there?

[@briandapice]

This was an excellent tutorial, thank you for posting. The spa box I am mounting to my house is 60A so I used 8/3 from my sub-panel. The spa asks for 50A. Then used 6/3 from the main to the sub panel since the sub panel will have a couple other outside breakers in it.

[@spaman5440]

I would not wire it with #8 you could have problems. I would use a min of #6 wire for. a 220/240 volt with GFCI Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

[@darrendempsey6184]

@@spaman5440 agreed, I wouldn't use 8 either

[@erikrose7041]

6/4so is only rated for 45 amps

[@ronsigears9992]

Great video

[@spaman5440]

Thank You....Glad to Help.

[@mr.d5255]

Excellent Video, I have installed several of these over the years and I always come back to this video to refresh my memory before installing. I was wondering what the purpose would be to removing the filters prior to turning the spa on? Eliminate air gap or air lock?

[@spaman5440]

When you turn the system on you want as much flow as possible so you don't get an air lock... so you should always remove all filters and throw them in the water so they are wet and ready to go once the Spa is up and running for several minutes...sometime a dry filter will cause an air lock. Hope that helps and thanks for Watching & Subscribing.

[@Thefrogsaint]

Clear concise and to the point thank you

[@agtwmlee]

great thorough video, found my goto

[@ericbloom3879]

I am changing out the sub panel box on an existing wired hot tub. I noticed that I have a GFCI breaker in the main panel. Is it ok to install a sub panel box that came with a GFCI breaker in it? Essentially having GFCI breakers on the line. Thank you!

[@spaman5440]

You only need one GFCI breaker...So you put it in the main or the sub but I would not recommend installing two GFCI breakers. You will have nothing but problems... Hope that Helps Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

[@gregstommes1634]

Great video, Thanks

[@bronson6779]

Thanks Scott👍 you are very clear and professional.

[@360mattk]

Great video. What if it is popping my main breaker in the house. I’m wired up exactly the way you have it.

[@spaman5440]

Somehow someplace something is not wired right or the breaker could be bad..If you can't figure it out.. Scott might be in the shop working and he can get you headed in the right direction.. Thanks for watching & SUBSCRIBING

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Do you also need a disconnect (knife switch) after the main panel breaker and just before the spa subpanel? I’m in California, which might be different than Arizona. Thanks. Your demonstration was very helpful

[@bronbybee5071]

Thanks for the video. My instructions say to use a 50 amp breaker with 8 gauge wire when it should be 6. Will 6 ruin my spa?

[@spaman5440]

No it will not...

[@whobutstretch]

Still the best video !!

[@spaman5440]

Thank You...

[@bugnutsrunnels]

Here's a fun one. . . Sparky wired a 50-amp GCFI breaker on the main panel and ran the 4 #6 wires to the tub pack. Since this is a 3-wire board the common was taped off and not used. Spa runs fine for about 3 hours then trips GCFI breaker. Load for the two 240 #1 and #2 pumps and heater pull 33 amps, so well within the 50-amp breaker capacity. Sounds like a defective Breaker to me, but Sparky wants to blame the tub. Any thoughts?

[@spaman5440]

Well you have a lot of things going on...33 amps is well with in the limits.. Yes it could be a defective breaker. ! It could also be a pump that is on it last leg and when the spa is turned on and is up and running for several hours one of the motors gets really hot and trips the breaker .... I'll give you another example... Couple of weeks ago I was working on a jacuzzi that kept tripping the breaker after about 6 hours... I played with every thing and figured out it was the heater! When the spa breaker was turn back on after tripping water temp was in the 50 to 60 degrees when the spas water reached approx 80 degrees it tripped and I tested it for several day and it always tripped around 79 to 81 degrees...I replaced the heater and it has not tripped since.. I since then have taken the heater apart and found a pin hole in the heating element that was corroded and causing the problem..Now Im not say that this is what is causing your problem ...You need to open up the spa and look at every component in the spa and look at the motors to see if they leak or have calcium build up between the wet side and the motor, check the heating element check the sensors make sure all the electrical connections are tight..And at the very end it could very well just be a weak breaker..You will never know until you look at it closer... Hope this Helps and Thanks for Watching , Sharing & SUBSCRIBING

[@UNKNOWN_ED1TS]

H Scott great info for my future attempt at replacing my unit.

[@Navillus2273]

Awesome Video I have a hot tub sub panel with a 20 amp and 30 amp breaker. I need to change to 50 amp for my new hot tub. Questions: Can I remove the two breakers and install a 50amp? Do I need a whole new panel? I am assuming I will need a larger wire from 50amp breaker to hot tub? If a larger wire is required do I need a larger gauge for all 4 or just black and red? In addition in the panel, there is another 20amp breaker which powers outside lights. How can there be only a power 50 amp breaker at the main breaker box to the hot tub panel and there be 70 amps worth of breakers in the panel (20+30+20)? Sorry for all the questions! Thank you!

[@spaman5440]

Im so sorry I just saw your message If you still need help best way is to call the office..Depending on your answer will tell me with way to go . Office 623 842 4665

[@DavidSlusar]

Hey Spa man can you show what color wires go where in the sub panel breaker please

[@garth6367]

Really good video Dude

[@spaman5440]

Glad you enjoyed it..Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

[@dewayneharris9825]

Spa man great video but my ? Is how deep do I berry the wire underground

[@jackcantrell791]

I have an old hot tub Balboa equipment inside need to know how to check my panel or where I can just get a replacement

[@spaman5440]

You would need to call the office and talk to Scott The Spa Man...

[@ibig3]

Scott, My sub panel only has the 4 wires in it. There is no GFCI or circuit breakers or common bar or ground bar. Can I just buy them at a big box store and screw them in? There is a couple of metal clips that a plastic blank pushes into, but it doesn't look like your sub panel. We had an electrical run the sub panel wiring for a hot tub when the house was being built.

[@spaman5440]

Yes you can add the ground lug/bar. Now when you add the neutral/common lug/bar you need to make sure that it is isolated which means that it can not touch anything else. always use a GFCI someplace either in the main or the sub panel . Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

[@luisgeorge7059]

This video is great 👍🏼, do you have any video about equipotential bonding on Concret base (swim spa)?tnks

[@adammacvean4398]

Great video, thank you very much. What is the breaker in the house pops only when everything is turned on? IT comes onand runs but when the heater and all jets are on it pops. Thanks again

[@spaman5440]

I have another video that will show you how to figure out what is causing it to trip... 6 thing that will cause the breaker to Trip

[@bulletproofrv1231]

I brought a use hot tub.it was working wen i brought it.came home wired it up.all lights on but the pack isnt doing nothing(no noise).any sugestions