50 Or 60Amps For Hs Vanguard?

[ht2020]

I just purchased a Vanguard and was given a 50 amp subpanel with it (30+20). For some reason, the guy who is installing the spa is telling me that he prefers the 60amp subpanel. I called the dealer and they told me that they "Never" use anything other than the 50amp one with the Vanguard. I got the 30+20 for free from the dealer but they refuse to dispense a 60amp one. Obviously I could purchase the 60amp from some other place, but is it worth it? I definitely want to do what's best and I don't care at all about the cost if it's going to provide a more reliable experience going forward. Also, is it a problem that the 50amp is split into 20+30 but the 60 amp would not? I don't know much about electrical installations. Any advice appreciated.

[Apollo217]

The dealer is going to know better the the electrician in this case. The 30/20 sub panel is the new hot springs. Supplies and the one I would use

[Dan.The.Spa.Man]

Use the panel that comes with the tub. Is the person hooking it up a licensed electrician? Did they look at the wiring diagrams? Just a straight 60 amp breaker will not work.

[n1oty]

One of the main points about Article 110.3 of the NEC is the REQUIREMENT to wire and fuse in accordance with the directions supplied by the equipment manufacturer. In this case, Watkins requires separate 20 and 30 amp circuits be delivered to the tub, as designed by their engineers. You do not necessarily have to use their box and breakers, but you must supply one separate 20 amp GFCI protected circuit and one separate 30 amp circuit. In addition, you cannot use 60C rated conductors and the load neutral MUST be connected to the designated GFCI. Neither you or the electrician can simply connect the tub to power however you want. Watkins wants a 50 amp breaker feeding the sub-panel with the two GFCI breakers. It's really not that difficult to follow Watkins directions.

John