Can I plug my Lay Z spa into an extension lead?

Can I plug my Lay Z spa into an extension lead?

Many inflatable hot tub manufacturers recommend against using an extension lead. This is likely to be for a number of reasons: Most DIY store extension leads use cable which is not sufficiently large in diameter (normally 1mmsq or 1.25mmsq) to handle the relatively high sustained current required. Most are rather long.

Can I plug my hot tub into an extension cord?

Never use an extension cord for your best hot tub. The cord provided with your spa is the proper length and gauge for current to travel safely from the electrical outlet to your spa. An extension cord forces the current to travel a longer distance and may result in a voltage drop or the cord overheating.

How long is the cord on an inflatable hot tub?

Plug-and-play hot tubs use power cords with an average length of 12 inches. That length is adequate for the hot tub’s electrical needs.

Can you get electrocuted in a Jacuzzi?

You can get electrocuted in a hot tub. If electrical current is sent into the hot tub water as a result of faulty underwater lighting or wiring or ungrounded pumps or filters, then the electrified water can cause the electrical current to enter the bodies of anyone in the hot tub and electrocute them.

How do you hook up an inflatable hot tub?

Inflatable hot tubs are inflated, run, and heated by electricity. They come with a long cable which has a normal household plug on it, that you simply plug in to an everyday household socket. So there’s no need for any special wiring or paying an electrician.

What power supply do I need for a hot tub?

Most hot tubs require at least a 13AMP supply with larger hot tubs requiring a 32AMP supply.

Can I put Epsom salt in a hot tub?

Conclusion. In most cases, you should never add pure Epsom salts to your hot tub. Despite this warning, if you still want to try, just be sure to drain and thoroughly clean the hot tub immediately after you’re done soaking. This will help to avoid long-term damages to your spa.

Do you need a plug for an inflatable hot tub?

Yes, all these inflatable spas run on a UK standard 13amp / 240v electrical supply. You can plug your spa into any standard home electrical socket, but obviously it is sensible to ensure that you use a socket with RCD protection, and if you use your spa outside, then the socket should be waterproof too.

Do you need an outside plug for a hot tub?

If you’re looking for a 32A hard-wired hot tub which generally will have higher performance for a more powerful hydrotherapy massage, you need a different type of outside socket. The hot tub needs to be protected by an MCB (mains circuit breaker) and needs to cover the maximum amperage of the hot tub (ie.