December 20, 2011 By ©2007-2012Author - Licensed Electrical Contractor Filed under Hyrdo Massage Tub

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GFCI Receptacle for Hydro Massage Jetted Tub

GFCI Receptacle for Hydro Massage Jetted Tub

 

GFCI Protection for a Jetted Hydro Massage Bath Tub

Are there GFCI receptacles without reset and test buttons?

  • The reason I ask is we had a jetted tub installed and I noticed that the receptacle our electrician installed for the motor had no buttons.
  • I assumed he would install a GFCI breaker but he says that is not required because the receptacle is GFCI.
  • Does this sound right?
  • I’m concerned about the safety of the install.

This electrical question came from: Klym, a Homeowner from Okotoks, Canada.
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Klym.

GFCI Electrical Circuit Protection for a Jacuzzi Bath Tub

  • Klym,  all GFCI receptacles have test and reset buttons.
  • I would ask the electrician to test the receptacle for GFCI functionality and show you the source of the protection which would either be a GFCI outlet, a GFCI circuit breaker or the jetted tub has internal protection which would still need to be accessible.
  • If there is not a source of GFCI protection for this hydro massage jetted tub then one should be installed because it is required.

The Following links will assist you with your GFCI Circuit for the Jacuzzi Tub:

Circuit breaker
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  • Electrical Wiring Protection using Circuit Breakers
  • A guide to home electrical circuit breakers and how they work to protect your electrical wiring. When properly installed, your home electrical wiring is protected by a circuit protection device.

Electrical safety articles

  • Electrical Safety Articles
  • Electrical Safety Articles covering several topics of home electrical safety
  • and Do-It-Yourself Electrical Safety. electrical safety

For more information about GFCI Wiring
GFCI Wiring
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  • GFCI Wiring
  • This list of articles will help you learn about the features and benefits
  • provided by GFI and GFCI Receptacles and how they are wired.

This link is helpful as a Homeowner
Do-It-Yourself Electrical


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