Hot Tubs

[PeteC]

A neighbor is thinking about getting one of these installed outside. Fitting two adults with heater and spa jets. He's not sure about the electrics though as he hasn't shopped yet.

It will be used always in the evening when the house may also have 1-2 aircons, TV, lights running. 15 amp meter, 3 phase in the house. Does anyone think he'll have problems with too much draw? Pete

[Nereus]

A neighbor is thinking about getting one of these installed outside. Fitting two adults with heater and spa jets. He's not sure about the electrics though as he hasn't shopped yet.

It will be used always in the evening when the house may also have 1-2 aircons, TV, lights running. 15 amp meter, 3 phase in the house. Does anyone think he'll have problems with too much draw? Pete

Not enough info Pete. If he has 3 phase then it is possible to have a heater the runs on 380 Volts, which will effectively halve the current draw. Need to the the wattage rating of the heater, fan and / or pump, and if it is 220 Volts or 380 Volts.

[SunandFun]

I doubt he will be heating the water. Most Hot Tubs don't get used because of the heat outside. Recommend he try one out, maybe at a friends before he buys one. Similar to buying a jacuzzi bath tub. Used once. IMHO

[PeteC]

Thanks for the input. I think what he has to do next is go shopping and understand how these things work and are set up. Pete