On Sep 20, 6:30*pm, "John Grabowski" wrote:
"RBM" wrote in message

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"JIMMIE" wrote in message
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One of my neighbors noticed the 50 Amp circuit for his spa was in PVC
water pipe. I know PVC pipe can break down in sun light but this stuff
is coated with about 4 layers of house paint. Even though it is
exposed directly to southern exposure for nearly its entire 20 ft
length, given it is about 10 years old and hasnt had a problem I dont
think degradation due to UV exposure should be something to worry
about. Is there any other reason this should be replaced. It shouldnt
be a problem to replace, the biggest objextion is that its going to
mess up *paint that is about two years old with some fading.

Jimmie

I don't know if there is any difference between electrical and plumbing
PVC, except for sunlight resistance, but the bigger question would be the
competence of the installer. This is a hot tub, a potentially dangerous
environment, if the thing was wired incorrectly, so in my opinion, I'd be
more concerned about the rest of the wiring, then the pvc.

*I agree with RBM. *The requirements for hot tub wiring are very specific
and in addition to being code compliant must be done according to the
manufacturers recommendations. *What kind of wire is in the PVC? *Cable or
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Individual conductors Red,Black,White,Green Looks like #8, at least
bigger than 10.

Jimmie