I have a hot tub connected to a fused disconnect. That is fed from a 30 Amp circuit breaker in my main panel. I was told that i needed to have it protected by a GFCI breaker. Would it satisfy the NEC if i just replaced the current 30 amp breaker with a 30 amp GFCI breaker and left the disconnect between that and the hot tub?
Curley, as I remember, one of your videos showed you and the other stooges connecting water pipes to the electrical conduits and the natural gas pipes, and then running water through these. Well ok, you did pull all of the wy-yas out of your electrical conduit before attaching the water lines to them. But I really think you should leave the home repairs to more qualified people, don't you think?
My hat's off to dtstellwagen for an excellent answer. Taking the time to quote the NEC (chapter and verse) was a plus. Needless to say, I agree completely.
It probably depends on the location of the disconnect switch for conveinice. Is the disconnect switch like a small breaker box? If so the GFCI could be located there, unless the regulations say otherwise.
Codes are different in different areas. Where I am changing the breaker to GFCI is acceptable IF the tub is on a dedicated circuit.
the gfci should be as close as possible to the hot tub for safety reasons . to me the breaker in the home panel is not what you want for safety I would discuss this with the hot tub or swim pool sales company before attempting any changes . I am guessing that you recently bought the home and previous owner did the install and did not include the proper electrics [[ consult and change for your safety and the safety of your family .]]
