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Or no neutral. There's no code forcing you to bring a neutral to a box. But, then you could never use that box for a 120v load.

Any amperage. Below 60A as long as it can still serve the load. Above 60A and it's short circuit interrupt function is superfluous.


Every portable spa I've ever installed. Two space panel, one...

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yes. Happens all the time. Most spas have 120 and 240 volt equipment. For many it's a 240V pump and 120V blower.
nope, as long as all other issues are to code.

Sorry to be a wet blanket. PVC (any kind) is not legal for this use. The National Electrical Code regulates 120 volt circuits. It sets out how long pipes can go unsupported and whether they're...

Not without a 15 or 20 amp breaker to protect the outlet. And not if the spa instructions say "dedicated circuit."

It needs to be GFCI protected. If the 60A GFCI feeds a panel. That panel can have...

A panel feed must be sized for 100% of the non-continuous load plus 125% of the continuous load. With the spa, that's about 100 amps. Which means you'll barely squeak by if you change your hots to #3...

thank you to stickboy1375 for this link to "Notching and Boring - IBC Section 2308 & IRC R502.8 - R802.7.2." (it was news to me.)

http://www22.pair.com/routt/building/handouts/notching.pdf

this...

Your inspector has the final say. I've always found inspectors to be helpful and patient. Ask before you do the work. I like the idea of screws, but one inch is plenty long enough, or predrill. I'm...

Jimbo is correct. Put a small wire nut on the neutral and don't let it come in contact with anything.

I couldn't find any Square D replacements on Connecticut Electric's website. This product...

Hi hj. I'm sure what you describe is called a quad, however, this link...

Call your local Square D distributer. That breaker is called a quad. Square D makes QO style and Homeline house breakers. They don't make QO quads. They may make Homeline quads.

In post #9, jsarin1 decided how to do the future work. My post is about that new work. Not the picture. Jsarin1 can count the wires, and let me know if I'm way off.

Ok, I count 13 existing #12 wires. With two devices, an additional 12-2 w/g and one internal romex clamp, that needs 45 cubic inches of volume. Please, buy your new double gang box with at least 45...

I don't trust old houses with obvious code violations (box fill) and who knows how much hack work upstream. I might trust my multitester, if I were there to test the ground.:rolleyes:

That existing box the GFCI receptacle is in is too small. Do not add wires to it until you replace it with the correct size box. You have no bare or green wire for ground. Hopefully the metal...

The cans were UL tested and listed with holes and slots. Altering them in any way not consistent with their instructions and listing is illegal. You open yourself up to liability for anything that...