[zummy]

Anyone done this? Recommendations and costs would be appreciated. Thanks

[BogeyBoy]

Am in the process right now. I will post with more information as I get some quotes, etc. First quote was $800 so I am still shopping.

[Talk Host]

Please make sure the installation is code compliant. For your safety and for the safety of your home and neighbors. $800 is not out of the question. Anybody much less than that is likely not licensed or insured.

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[BogeyBoy]

Originally Posted by Talk Host

Please make sure the installation is code compliant. For your safety and for the safety of your home and neighbors. $800 is not out of the question. Anybody much less than that is likely not licensed or insured.

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Thanks for your input on the estimate I received. Sometimes I feel local contractors are a little pricey and like to check around. I have made sure everyone I've called so far is licensed and I will check out the display ads.

[SteveFromNY]

Of course the majority of that cost is labor, so whether $800 is a lot or not depends on a few factors. Where does the power enter the house, and where will the hot tub be located would be factors. Running from your main to the opposite side of the house, across the attic, and down a conduit on the wall would be different than if the hot tub were located a few feet away from the main. So shopping around is definitely the way to go. If everyone is in the same ball park, you know something.
Of course be sure they are licensed and DO NOT give any money up front. Materials for a job like this are pretty insignificant and they ought to be on their truck or in their yard.

[elevatorman]

I did this up north. In the county we lived in the homeowner could do any thing except hottubs and pools. My hottub required a 40 amp GFCI breaker and a disconnect within ten feet of the tub. If you have a free standing unit a plug can act as a disconnect. The code is important for liability reasons.

I did an unplaned test the GFCI one day. It worked instantly, THANK GOSH!

I think the breaker was over $100.00 and the wire was about the same. I think all materials about $250 and then there is the labor. If you go to Home Depot you can talk to the guy in the electric ailse they have some knowledge of what is required, material wise, and then figure how long it will take and figure a per hour price for labor. Make sure it is done right! Your life is on the line. Good Luck.

[MelZ]

We just installed a Birdcage on our CYV, as part of the installation I had T&D Enclosures install two addtional lines: a 110v line and a 220v line (the 220v is for a hot tub). Both meet current code which changed on 7/1. They did a great job, the building inspector was very happy with the electrical work.