A hot tub wiring must be grounded! Have your electrician safely route the electrical cable to the earth. Skip this step, and you will be putting your family and friends at the mercy of unexpected electrical hazards and shorting wires.

The NEC (National Electrical Code) requires that wired spas use a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupt). A GFCI is an emergency disconnect device. It will cut power to your spa in case of an electrical emergency. It is also mandatory to install a GFCI shut-off box at most five feet away from a spa.

Hot tub wiring should be performed by a professional licensed electrician. It is essential to recognize the dangers of working with electricity and water. One wrong decision will lead to injury or death.

Plus, licensed electricians understand the local building code installation requirements. This will affect how you can install a hot tub.

Plug and play hot tubs come with a plug that allows them to be plugged directly into the wall socket. They do not require special wiring. This makes them very popular with new spa buyers.

There are some considerable advantages to traditional wiring. A direct connection to your circuit breaker will provide your wired spa with more power and heat. Typically, this will translate into about 300% more heating power.