I was given a used hot tub, but the electrical cord was cut to remove it. So there is no “plug” at the end of the cord, just a cut end. I assume that the elecritc was wired directly to the hotub, and when they removed it, they just cut the electrical cord.
I would like to just see if the hot tub works (have spa-repair man come over), before I run all the electric to it. But I cant plug it in for the repair man to check it out. As a cheap temporary hookup, just so it can be checked to see if it works, can I splice a 220-plug (kind for a dryer) on the end of the cut-cord, and plug it into where my dryer is? …Just to check the motor, make sure the jets work, before i spend the $ to insall all the permanent electric. Do hot tubs and dryers use the same type of elecrical outlet (220, or whatever?)?. Can I splice a temproary plug to the severed cord, and plug into dryer outlet.
(Let me say that I know nothing about electrical home improvements. So please supply as much info in you responses as you can.)
Asked by:xinsirhc
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call a repairman its to dangerous.
If they cut it off, it was probably hard wired, so if you need to ask, you should either hire a pro or ask somone you trust to know how to check it out. Water, electricity and ?????? is a very dangerous combo. Good luck.
Explain the situation to the spa-repair man before he comes out and listen to his advice. If you are uncertain about electricity, it is better left to a professional.
most hot tubs run on a 60 amp gfi protected circuit, thus meaning unless you have a way to access this much power,[the only thing in a residential setting that takes this much power is a heat pump, the next thing is an oven circuit} your dryer circuit will not be sufficiant enough for this application} it will be real hard to test, most electricians charge anywhere from 500 to 1000 dollars to hook up the hot tub, you might as welll have it hooked up , and then if it doesnt work then youll just have to get another one.