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New Tub Purchased - Electrical underneath the brick, or through side chaseway?
JoesTub:
Hi,
I ordered a Bullfrog A8L last week, (delivery in 10 weeks) and I'm in the process of getting quotes for a brick patio/pad, as well as electrical service. The spa looks to have 2-3 side entry points for electrical, and it looks like electrical can also come from underneath the brick patio/pad.
What is the preferred way to have the electrical run?
I'm assuming it would look cleaner if it were run underneath; however, this would require me to coordinate with the landscaper as they lay the brick, and would potentially limit future options (should i remove/replace the Spa)
If I run it through one of the chaseways, it would not look as clean, and would be a slightly longer run, but would provide greater flexibility in the future.
This is my first time buying a Spa, and also my first time having hardscaping/electrical work done, so please forgive my ignorance if it seems i'm overthinking this.
Thanks
Joe
swilly1000:
I ran mine underneath and it's a cool stealth install. It requires serious coordination between you, your concrete and electrical guys and your dealer or manufacturer. Get a schematic of the underside of the tub to pinpoint the exact entry spot, check, double check and triple check the location of the conduit before the pad gets poured and congratulate yourself later for being so thorough.
JoesTub:
Thanks swilly1000 - appreciate the encouragement. I have the schematic and have made brick guys and electricians aware when i asked for quotes.
Quick question - do i have the electrician dig the trench and run the conduit first (and brick layed around it), or, have the brick layed, with a cut out for where the conduit will come throught?
Joe
swilly1000:
I had a concrete pad poured after the electrician trenched the conduit 18" (I think) below ground.
I had to correct the electrician's spot for the conduit before the pad was poured so ensure you are very diligent about the spot from which it comes up underneath. Don't rely on your trades guy or you may end up super-pissed if they miss the mark.
Your brick guy should be able to cut around it when laying down the brick.
Below is a link to a photo of the pad just prior to the delivery of the tub. You can see the conduit on the LHS of the pic between the paver stones that I initially laid down for the tub to sit on so I could mark the spot to cut the ABS pan at the bottom of the tub:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/kmMFTzPvZZjxFGhu7
JoesTub:
thanks again - that makes sense to me. I hear you on making sure i have the cut out spot measured correctly - I have that calculated and will make sure i go over it again before finalizing the plans.
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