Hot tub installation, wiring St. Catharines ON

Canada has distinct seasons that range wildly from frigid cold to sweltering hot. A hot tub installed in your home, however, is versatile in any season, whether it’s an indoor hot tub or an outdoor one. Before daydreaming any further about what a great addition a jacuzzi or hot tub would be to your home, there is a checklist of items to think about and a plan of attack before finalizing a hot tub installation decision.

Here is a sample checklist of items to consider:

Are you going to install an indoor jacuzzi or an outdoor hot tub? If the latter, will it be above ground or in ground?

For an outdoor tub, where do you plan on installing it? The backyard is an obvious choice, but beyond that, how close can a hot tub be to a house? If too close, the steam from the hot tub may fog up nearby windows, and there may not be enough room to maneuver around the tub or to reach the access panel. If too far, the electrical cable running from the hot tub to the electrical panel will be extra long and have to run underground.

Will you need a privacy fence?

Do you have the proper foundation to support the very heavy tub (tub along with occupants and filled with water)? Will you be installing it on an existing deck or arrange to have a concrete base to create a level ground for the tub? Will there need to be modifications made to the deck to support the weight?

You’ll need to find a reliable hot tub installation contractor. Our St. Catherines licensed electricians have years of experience as hot tub installers, dealing with all aspects of hot tub wiring. You will likely need to pull a permit and arrange for inspections prior to the addition. Your electrical contractor can assist you with this process. In addition, since you’re dealing with an area with lots of moisture, if you don’t have one already installed, your electrician will have to install a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter). You’ll also need to ensure your electrical panel has a high enough amperage to support this new equipment.

If you don’t already have one, you may have to look into upgrading to a 200 amp service. Ask your electrician to take a look at your home’s energy requirements to see if your existing electrical infrastructure is sufficient.
As we’ve touched on a few things to consider before proceeding with a jacuzzi installation, you can probably gather that acquiring and installing a hot tub is not a simple or inexpensive endeavour. The hot tub electrical installation cost is dependent on many factors and is in addition to the cost of the jacuzzi itself. So make sure you’ve done the proper budgeting before figuratively diving in.

If you need any assistance at all, please contact our St. Catharines electricians who can walk you through what needs to be done to have a smooth hot tub installation process. We are hot tub installation experts and great communicators, so your journey to ultimately enjoy your hot tub will be as headache-free as possible with us. Give us a call today to discuss your hot tub needs.