| Hooking up your new hot tub will require you to | | | | of GECI breaker for the hot tub, you will need a |
| understand a few electrical jargons. If you don't | | | | professional for that. You need to connect it to a |
| feel like being an electric guru any time soon, you | | | | power line with four wires to a control box. |
| should seek the help of a professional. In fact, if | | | | Another point to consider is the location of your |
| you haven't had much experience with the wirings | | | | heater. You need to comply to house wiring rules. |
| of a tub, it is better to just leave it to the | | | | Step 3: Naturally you will want to connect a water |
| experts. The wiring of this appliance is much more | | | | line directly to the tub. You will need to place the |
| complicated and if you want successful installation, | | | | tub close to the water source or direct pipes to |
| just let the experts do their job. | | | | the tub. This will depend on the brand you got. |
| However, if you want to cut back on costs and | | | | Some companies provide easier installation guide |
| you are a fairly competent electrician yourself, | | | | for the pipes so users can do it on their own |
| you can just do the job and let someone check | | | | while others need to hire plumbers to do the job. |
| your work for you. Here are some steps for you | | | | Pretty much everything requires the help or at |
| to follow: | | | | least the inspection of a professional. You cannot |
| Step 1: Make sure you already know where to | | | | expect to do the installation yourself. Some |
| set your tub up. If you are buying one and not | | | | people want to cut back on cost by doing the |
| making it from scratch, it is naturally heavy when | | | | installation themselves but if something goes |
| you move it. You should already know where you | | | | wrong, they tend to pay more. |
| are going to put the tub. Also, a power source | | | | Also, if you decide to sell the house, buyers will |
| should be nearby so you do not need to use | | | | want to inspect these things. You can increase |
| extension cords. This lessens hazards when you | | | | the value of your house with an appliance like this. |
| are using the tub. | | | | So do yourself a favour and ask the help of |
| Step 2: Consider the installation of the electrical | | | | experts. |
| parts. If you are going to install about 220 volts | | | | |