Recently been to a site with a 3month old hot tub install that had been done by another sparks, with the IP66 rotary isolator just 650mm from the edge of the Jacuzzi. It is possible to be partially immersed in the Jacuzzi and lean out to operate the isolator.
Would you consider this acceptable, or suggest the homeowner get the sparks back and put it at a minimum of 2m from the edge of the Jacuzzi ?
Personally I would not fit an isolator any closer than 2m from the edge of a Jacuzzi, but as Section 702 only applies to swimming pools, fountains and paddling pools, there is reasonable argument that the isolator can be closer than 2m.
The Jacuzzi is a double insulated piece of equipment, it's controls which are suitably IP protected are extra low voltage and all electrical connections to the Jacuzzi are contained behind panels needing a tool to open. So, with the supply circuit being RCD protected, should it bother me that the isolator is accessible when someone is in the Jacuzzi?
Have included a poll as well so you can simply vote if you don't have any strong views.
Would you consider this acceptable, or suggest the homeowner get the sparks back and put it at a minimum of 2m from the edge of the Jacuzzi ?
Personally I would not fit an isolator any closer than 2m from the edge of a Jacuzzi, but as Section 702 only applies to swimming pools, fountains and paddling pools, there is reasonable argument that the isolator can be closer than 2m.
The Jacuzzi is a double insulated piece of equipment, it's controls which are suitably IP protected are extra low voltage and all electrical connections to the Jacuzzi are contained behind panels needing a tool to open. So, with the supply circuit being RCD protected, should it bother me that the isolator is accessible when someone is in the Jacuzzi?
Have included a poll as well so you can simply vote if you don't have any strong views.
