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This tub could have burned down the owners house. It was connected directly with a 60 amp main panel breaker. It was (supposedly) protected by an internal 50 amp Leviton GFCI, (separate enclosure under tub that is not shown) but when those things die after a few years, they don't and won't TRIP! Built in GFCI's into Spa Control systems are a VERY BAD IDEA. This is the proof.
Ask yourself this question... if you have one of these 'built in' GFCI's in your spa control system, when is the last time you checked it with the test button?
Thanks.
I'll trust a Siemens or other brand breaker box style GFCI over ANY built in Leviton 50 amp GFCI any day.
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There is nothing better than an ACC spa control system for your hot tub.
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File comment: This Regency Nemco Spa control system was a real champ in it's heyday... back when Reagan was president. Unfortunately this tub was never installed with the 'right stuff' to protect it from itself. IMO Screwplug heaters are DANGEROUS. Simply because most of these types of spas do NOT have proper GFCI protection - If you're one of those that has something like this - a heater element slipped into a pvc pipe, you really need to double check your electrical source installation to ensure that you have a GOOD, working GFCI supplying your hot tub.
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File comment: Can you believe this poor Hayward Spa Pump had nothing to do with this... But got totally wiped out! WOW. This was a sight to behold. The pump was only 2 years old... It didn't deserve this. Hmm Imagine if a real person was in the tub - jumping out soaking wet right when this fire started... wet feet on ground, wet hands on edge of tub. Do the math. This is what happens with a faulty or non-existent GFCI.
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File comment: Looks pretty awful doesn't it!
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File comment: The fire that destroyed this system burned all the way through the deck. If you can believe it... the breaker NEVER TRIPPED. The only thing that put this fire out was water coming out of the plumbing when the spa heater and spa pump went into total meltdown.
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File comment: Man this looks a whole lot better now! I like new wood. But the stench of the fire is still there though....
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File comment: Measuring isn't too difficult...
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File comment: Get the pump and drain valve plumbing set up and correct first! I always try to set these things up so that the pump discharge is vertical to prevent airlocks in the future.
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File comment: Everything mounted and plumbed in the right place. Looks a lot better than that old stuff! The added service valves allow pump or spa control heater service in the future without the need to drain the tub.
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File comment: Topside display is kinda cool ... 20 year old spa with today's technology.
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File comment: Now the owner is happy again. His old spa is like new. I also installed a new 50 amp GFCI in his main breaker box to prevent this from happening and to meet NEC and local code requirements.
http://spapartsnet.com/p_Spa-Packs--Controls_SPDACCD1_621_1_1
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