Congratulations on the purchase of your new spa pool.

One of the first things you will need to do before your spa arrives is to ensure you have an appropriate electrical connection. This article explains the electrical requirements you need to know when installing a spa pool.

Please note: This article includes electrical advice and information. A licensed electrician must carry out all electrical work. Any electrical information included here, whether it is troubleshooting or other instructions, are provided for use by a licensed electrician only. Local electrical codes supersede any information found here.

Important safety information

For the safety of you and any of our staff who might service your spa, all electrical work must be carried out by a licensed electrician only.

Spa World recommends that an electrician is contacted to ensure the power supply to your property is capable of handling the electrical load of the spa you are purchasing.

Refer to your spa model tech pack for electrical information. Please provide the tech pack to your electrician.

Please note that Spa World does not offer an electrical service. As the spa owner, you are responsible for organising an electrician and any associated costs.

Important: An extension cord must not be used to power your spa and we will not install your spa if the compliant electrical service has not been installed. This might require a second visit from our technician which will result in an added cost to you.

Is an emergency stop switch required for a spa or swim spa?

Australian Standard AS 2610:2007 requires an emergency stop switch controlling all spa pool pumps, blowers and heaters shall be provided within 3.0 m of the spa pool and shall be visible at all times. The spa owner is responsible for engaging with a licensed electrician to undertake this work.

Does your spa require 10 to 15 amps?

Spas that are listed as 10 or 15 amps will require a dedicated outdoor waterproof powerpoint with an earth leakage protection device.

As per the owner's manual, Spas cannot be run on extension cords.

All spas must be connected to a dedicated circuit protected by a safety switch and circuit breaker. This electrical work is your responsibility.

Why do you need a dedicated circuit? You may have a PowerPoint near where you want to add your 10-amp spa, and you might think you can just plug your spa into that outlet, but this could cause issues. For example, if the circuit was not dedicated to your spa, it might also have your freezer, refrigerator, or similar device using the same circuit.

If the spa and the freezer were to run simultaneously, the breaker could trip, and you might lose all of the food in your freezer. Therefore, we suggest you consult with an electrician before simply plugging in your 10 amp spa to existing powerpoints.

Please consult with your electrician to ensure you meet local regulations and comply with AS/NZ 3000:2018

If your spa comes with a cord, please check the tech pack to find where the cord is located.

All Vortex™ and Fisher™ Spas with a 10 or 15 amp rating, come with a 5 metre electrical lead. If you have bought one of these brands, you will need to drill a 60mm hole in the cabinet for the lead and the plug to fit through before you can connect your spa. A cable cover is included in your spa manual pack.

Please note, if your spa is situated further away than the length of the power cord – then your spa must be hardwired by an electrician.

Does your spa require more than 15 amps?

If your spa requires more than 15 amps, it will need to be hard-wired by an electrician.

Typically this requires the electrician to visit your site twice. Once to prepare the power cable for your new spa and the second visit, at the time of delivery, is to connect the power cable to the spa.

You can find specific information for your spa model in the tech pack which you can download from the specifications section of the product page for your spa model on the Spa World website.

Please note: All Dual-Zone swim spas have two separate controllers and require individual electrical connections.

Equipotential bonding and why is it a big deal

If you are planning on placing any metallic object, such as steps, grab rail, umbrella or pergola within arm’s reach of your spa or swim spa then you may need to have the object bonded by a licensed electrician. Read the full details by clicking this button.

Need more help?

We hope this information has been helpful. If you have any questions or concerns about your spa or swim spa installation, please contact your Spa World concierge.