Best way Hot tub

[Adie K]

Hi there

Our bestway hot tub fuse has just blown and the inside of the fuse space in the plug is all black and like corroded. Can we clean that out and try with a new fuse or do we need a whole new lead ? 

Thanks in advance 

 

[binky]

sounds like damp in the plug which would suggest a dodgy installation, or your plug is simply overloaded. Replace plug as a minimum, then consider waterproof socket or similar.

 

[Geoff1946]

If you aren't an electrician don't take ANY risks with something like a hot tub. Get someone who knows what they are doing to look at it.

 

[ProDave]

More likely is the load is too high for a standard 13A plug, and that coupled with a poor quality 13A plug used.

 

[Murdoch]

I had no idea that best way sold theses ..... their website is conspicuous be the absence of any information about the electrics 

as others have suggested probably poor quality plugs and / or water..

 

[Sidney]

Is it still under warranty? If so request a repair or return. Even if its out of warranty it would be best to contact them to make them aware of this issue as others might have the same problem.

Is this hot tub supplied from an RCD protected circuit?

Their declared specifications state 2050 watts at 20c however I guess the current draw would be a lot higher when the unit is trying to heat the water initially.

 

[Evans Electric]

Whats that ?  About 9 A  , a 13A plug should be fine with that  .  As above I'd say water ingress .

Is it a waterproof socket ?

Does it have RCD protection ?    If not don't use it .  

 

[Doc Hudson]

Hi there

Our bestway hot tub fuse has just blown and the inside of the fuse space in the plug is all black and like corroded. Can we clean that out and try with a new fuse or do we need a whole new lead ? 

Thanks in advance 

I am guessing that this plug is a pre-moulded type plug that is fixed to the supply cable and is not removable without cutting the flex? As various trading standards and sales of goods and services laws state that all goods and services sold, must be fit for purpose and of merchantable quality, even if the product goes faulty and does overload the fuse, it should just blow without any major discolouration or corrosion of contacts. So assuming this item was installed in accordance with the manufactures instructions, and complies with all relevant wiring regulations, (BS7671), then I would be getting back onto the manufactures for a free repair or monetary compensation towards a repair. ( the trading standards laws are applicable well after any one year manufactures warranty has elapsed. ) If it was installed to a DIY sub-standard arrangement, then best of luck, as poor quality installation could cause overloads and overheating at plug/socket connection points.

Doc H.

 

[Geoff1946]

If the plug has overheated there is every chance that the socket is damaged too, and could even be the original problem.

 

[Essex_]

sounds like damp in the plug which would suggest a dodgy installation, or your plug is simply overloaded. Replace plug as a minimum, then consider waterproof socket or similar.

If the socket is close enough to get water in it then best leave the plug off until an electrician takes a look. 

 

[binky]

this may be the issue  :^O

 

[Sharpend]

this may be the issue  :^O

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Is that serious?  

Oh, my mistake it must be, it probably passed the bang test so it’s ok to go.