If you purchased a new hot tub and want to install it yourself, you may want to rethink this. There are many mistakes you may make which would result in costly repairs and even injuries. Below are some of these mistakes and reasons why it is better to hire a hot tub electrician to do this installation for you.
Mistakes You May Make
One reason why it is best to hire a hot tub electrician is they know the codes and rules that are required. The codes are important because they know the type of installation and materials to use, the power source you are using, where the hot tub is installed, and more. This code is designed to protect you and your family, as well as your property.
You may also not know how to bond or ground the hot tub. Bonding refers to the metal components of the hot tub. If they are not bonded properly, you and your family could get shocked or electrocuted which would result in injury or even death. Grounding means that if there is faulty wiring, a short circuit, and more, you will know the path to take to allow the breaker to trip.
You also must install a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) and may not know how to do this. This is an electrical device that is used to detect shorts in electrical wiring or other problems. The GFCI is installed in the circuit breaker panel or on an outlet. If the GFCI does detect a problem, the circuit breaker or power source will be shut down automatically.
Why You Should Hire a Hot Tub Electrician
Besides preventing you from making the above mistakes, there are more reasons why you should hire an electrician. First, they know the electrical codes that must be followed. These codes will depend on where you live. You never know if you will have an electrical inspection. If something was found wrong, you would have to remove the hot tub.
Another reason to hire a hot tub electrician is that it can help you with insurance if something does happen that causes damage. The insurance company may want to see that your hot tub passed electrical inspection before they pay. This can save you a lot of money as you would not have to worry about buying a new hot tub yourself.
A hot tub electrician can also install the hot tub much faster than you in most cases. This means you and your family can start using the hot tub much sooner.
Contact a company like Shocking Difference LLC to learn more.