Powering a hot tub off a 13A socket..

[tkm16]

Hi,

I have recently been given a hot tub which is powered from a standard 13A plug. The manual says to connect it to a 13A IP66 socket which I currently don't have. I have been told I could just run a spur off the downstairs ring main to a IP66 socket outside, is this correct? I mean i'm no electrician but I thought will all the kitchen appliances etc wouldnt adding a hot tub overload the ring main?

Thanks!

 

[buzzlightyear]

I have got one hot tub, draws 21amps 4mm feed to 20amp mcb via rcd .

 

[kingeri]

My missus was on about getting a hot tub a couple of years ago, I agreed but said the only place I was willing to have it was in the cellar. She changed her mind.

 

[Midwest]

This is my one, its at the pointy end if you look closely.

My missus was on about getting a hot tub a couple of years ago, I agreed but said the only place I was willing to have it was in the cellar. She changed her mind.

Wouldn't need Pampas Grass there though?

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Or you could have one like I have on my boat. Sorry about the double pic, couldn't afford two!