Hot tub electrical wiring Milton ON

If you’re thinking of installing a hot tub in your home, particularly in the backyard, it is a good idea to set up closer to the house especially considering our cold Canadian winters. That’s not to say setting it up in a further area of the backyard is impossible, but if the hot tub installation cost is a factor, this option is more costly as running hot tub installation electrical wiring away from the home adds to the expenses. So if you’re wondering how close can a hot tub be to a house, the answer is anywhere, but the easiest and most cost-effective is closer to the home and in an area of easy access to the garden hose for changing and draining the water.

Another question you might ask yourself is “how much space do I need around a hot tub”? Before answering this question, you need to ask a few more questions:

Is there enough space for people to walk around the tub, to open the door, and to install the steps?
Is there enough room for easy access to the access panel?
Will you require a privacy fence?

Having these answers will give you a better idea of how much surrounding space you’ll need. This will make the planning of your hot tub installation all the more smooth.

Next, how do you prepare the ground for a hot tub? First off, it should not be placed on the grass or soil. A tub can weigh up to 8,000 pounds when filled, so it can cause the ground to sink. A good stable and level base also creates a protective barrier between the tub and the soil or grass. There are a few options for a foundation including a concrete pad at least 4 inches thick, blocks at least 3 inches thick, a crushed stone or pea gravel, or a deck with good structural support. If you have an existing deck, you should contact a contractor to assess if it has enough structural support to install a hot tub with the weight of the tub filled and the maximum number of people occupying it.

What about inground hot tubs vs above ground hot tubs? Which one is better? If you’re reading this, you probably live in Canada with more than half the year ranging from chilly to biting cold. It is highly recommended to select above ground, based solely on its proximity to the house and its lower maintenance needs.

Finally, what are the electrical wiring needs for installing a hot tub? The bare minimum is running off a standard 110 volt outlet, but then the pumps and heater would not be able to run simultaneously. Running off 220 volts is better. No matter which option you choose, the wiring should be performed by a skilled licensed electrician.