15 Amp Or 30 ?

[j&i]

Hi

What's the difference between 15 and 30 amp spa's, will the higher amp give better performance?

Thanks J.

[njcowboy]

Hi

What's the difference between 15 and 30 amp spa's, will the higher amp give better performance?

Thanks J.

There is not enough info to answer the question.

220V 15 amp is the same as 110V 30amp

The wattage calculation is the same. The only difference is that with a 110V 30amp all the power draws from one side of your breaker box. You will probably see a quick dim in the lights when the sp kicks on.

My spa is not that big and runs a 220V 50amp breaker for the 5500W heater and two pumps

just so you know

Amps x Volts = Watts

so a 60 amp breaker running 220V would be able to handle 11000 watts before tripping

If this did not answer your question, please clarify and I will be glad tohelp

[Nitro]

The better question is, which is better a 110 Volt (15 amp plug in) or a 220 Volt (50 amp) spa. A 110 Volt spa won't be able to heat the water with the jets running. A 110 Volt spa won't have as much air/water movement. Also, a 110 Volt is less efficient than a 220 Volt. However, a 220 volt spa needs to be specially wired with a deticated breaker.

[Vince22]

The better question is, which is better a 110 Volt (15 amp plug in) or a 220 Volt (50 amp) spa. A 110 Volt spa won't be able to heat the water with the jets running. A 110 Volt spa won't have as much air/water movement. Also, a 110 Volt is less efficient than a 220 Volt. However, a 220 volt spa needs to be specially wired with a deticated breaker.

Beware the 110v if you're anywhere with winter temperatures below 20F. My buddy's can't keep the water warm let alone run any pumps.