Intex Inflatable Hot Hub Usage

[NA Radium]

Hi all,

I am new to this forum so please bear with me. I am seeking advise on the do's and don't in regards to using an inflatable hot tub.

Please be aware that my options are somewhat limited as I am a private tenant.

The hot tub has its own in-line RCD rated for 16Amps and the manual states it draws 13Amps as a minimum!

I have checked the circuits and we have upstairs and downstairs sockets on separate circuits rated at 32Amps.

The complication I have is I don't think the lead from the pump will be long enough to reach to the nearest socket in the conservatory, could we get away with using a heavy duty extension lead?


Edit:
I have found a digital copy of the manual should it be useful and it mentions extensions leads should not be used . Also I believe the cable from the pump is between 3-4 meters long.

https://www.heuts.nl/media/Intex-spa/handleiding/spa-bubble-octagon-EN-2020.pdf

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[NA Radium]

So is the OP buys a 2 meter extension lead that can take 13A (or make one himself) and get a waterproof cover for the extension lead connection outside then what is the problem?
I'm presuming his DB will have an RCD so that will cover the extension lead, if not then just change a the socket he is using to a RCD one.

I have been in touch with the people suggested in a previous reply, and have been advised to buy the following extension lead; specifically the 2.5mm csa cable. This would make the total length of cable 15 meters including the cable from the hot tub.

10m single socket heavy duty 13amp black extension lead

10 metre one gang socket heavy duty extension fitted with a tough impact resistant 13amp 230v plug and constructed with highly flexible easy to coil

www.industrialextensionleads.co.uk

In addition to this I would also buy the Dry box.

DRiBOX 285 meduim perfect for our 2 way outdoor extension leads

Safely plug in your weatherproof electrical equipment outdoors by using our heavy duty range of 13amp extension leads this IP55 rated weatherproof

www.industrialextensionleads.co.uk

As the cable from the hot tub has an inline PRCD do I need to consider one from the wall (a plug in one) for the extension lead?
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I have just check the DB and it has an RCD covering the all of the sockets in the household.

 

[freddo]

You would not need another RCD if there is one in the consumer unit feeding the conservatory socket.

Do you need 10M? the same company can supply leads as short as 1M.

 

[Leesparkykent]

My business partner has his hot tub plugged in...goes through at least a double socket a summer you would think the lazy sod would sort it properly, being a sparks lol.

 

[NA Radium]

You would not need another RCD if there is one in the consumer unit feeding the conservatory socket.

Do you need 10M? the same company can supply leads as short as 1M.

I won't need the full 10M, I need around 8.5M to route the cable to the socket. So I will take off what I don't need.

 

[telectrix]

I have been in touch with the people suggested in a previous reply, and have been advised to buy the following extension lead; specifically the 2.5mm csa cable. This would make the total length of cable 15 meters including the cable from the hot tub.

10m single socket heavy duty 13amp black extension lead

10 metre one gang socket heavy duty extension fitted with a tough impact resistant 13amp 230v plug and constructed with highly flexible easy to coil

www.industrialextensionleads.co.uk

In addition to this I would also buy the Dry box.

DRiBOX 285 meduim perfect for our 2 way outdoor extension leads

Safely plug in your weatherproof electrical equipment outdoors by using our heavy duty range of 13amp extension leads this IP55 rated weatherproof

www.industrialextensionleads.co.uk

As the cable from the hot tub has an inline PRCD do I need to consider one from the wall (a plug in one) for the extension lead?
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I have just check the DB and it has an RCD covering the all of the sockets in the household.

you may well find that the tub RCD is a 10mA.

 

[NA Radium]

you may well find that the tub RCD is a 10mA.

Yes it is...