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12-30-2012, 02:26 AM
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GFCI Spa box question......need opinion
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Asking question...not looking for attacks. The cost of safety is priceless...but here is a question. A 30A 240V GFCI Breaker is roughly $120. A 50amp spa box is $69 at Home Depot.
If i were to run a 30A 2 pole breaker (Non-GFCI) in my Electrical panel, feeding a 10/3 line connected to a 50a GFCI Spa box. Would this in theory and safety, work?
My thought is would have the GFCI at "Wet" end and would have a 30amp feed from origin (electrical panel).
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12-30-2012, 02:32 AM
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Absolutely.
BTW... It is not in theory. It is a matter of fact.
If you need additional info, I'd be glad to help.
P-J
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12-30-2012, 02:37 AM
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So having the 50a breaker is not a problem since my system is a 30A (from source)?
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12-30-2012, 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by scottstribling
So having the 50a breaker is not a problem since my system is a 30A (from source)?
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Exactly. The 30A mains panel breaker provides the wiring protection. The Spa Panel GFCI breaker then only provides the GFCI protection. Done deal.
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12-30-2012, 02:54 AM
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Thanks P-J!
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12-30-2012, 03:05 AM
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Absolutely.
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12-30-2012, 07:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scottstribling
If i were to run a 30A 2 pole breaker (Non-GFCI) in my Electrical panel, feeding a 10/3 line connected to a 50a GFCI Spa box. Would this in theory and safety, work?
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You mean 10/3 with ground (4-wire cable), right?
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12-31-2012, 01:26 AM
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You mean 10/3 with ground (4-wire cable), right?
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You are correct. |
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12-31-2012, 02:45 AM
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Fyi the reason for the big difference in price is because the spa panel's gfci disconnect switch is not an over-current protection device (i.e. circuit breaker). But like the others said, you're fine because of the breaker in your main panel.
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12-31-2012, 02:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by -TH-
Fyi the reason for the big difference in price is because the spa panel's gfci disconnect switch is not an over-current protection device (i.e. circuit breaker). But like the others said, you're fine because of the breaker in your main panel.
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Hmmmm....
The Spa Panel GFCI breaker is indeed both a GFCI breaker AND an over current breaker rated @ 50A.
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