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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Ripsnort on February 19, 2008, 01:51:26 PM
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Er, "Electricians"...
I have this unused 50 amp breaker box, (240 volt with GFCI on it) (http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/8668097/304870515.jpg) wired into my external garage 200 amp fuse box. This unused breaker switch has conduit pipe (http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/8668097/304870519.jpg) running up to it from underground (the other end is about 9 feet from the inground spa). It is unused. I want to put in a 120 outlet (covered, waterproof) at the end of this conduit so I can have an outdoor beer fridge near the spa (http://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/SPR6OS.html?mv_pc=br&cm_mmc=Bizrate-_-00043-_-Summit-_-SPR6OS). Can I use this breaker box? I just have to change the breakers on the fuse box in the garage, right? The only thing I know about electricity is how to get the shorts out of the crack of my a...well, you know. :)
Yes, I will have an electrician do the work, I'd just like to know before hand.
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That's not so much of a breaker box as a dis-connect. Probably for the spa since it has GFI built in. Looks like a dedicated piece of equipment. You're probably going to have to run a wire from your main breaker box. You may be able to tie into an existing circuit to shorten the run, but I would definitely leave that up to a professional if you don't have any experience.
I'm not a licensed electrician but I have wired a couple of houses and done a LOT of do-it-myself electrical work.
*edit.
Turn on the spa then go flip the breaker in that box. I bet the spa will shut off.
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Yes, you can use it for a 120 receptacle. Have your electrician look at it, but from what info you've givin' I'd say it is definitley do-able.
(I.B.E.W Local #648 Union Electrician :))
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THanks guys. :aok