Pool and Hot Tub Electrical in Broken Arrow and Tulsa

Pool and hot tub electrical in Broken Arrow and Tulsa

Pools and hot tubs are where electrical code is strictest, because water and electricity are unforgiving together. Hot Shot Electric Service Co. handles pool and hot tub electrical for homes in Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Bixby, Jenks and the surrounding towns: new pool and spa wiring, pumps, heaters, lights and controls, and repairs when something stops working.

New pool electrical

A new pool needs power for the pump, the heater if it has one, the lights and the automation or timer, plus the bonding that ties the metal parts of the pool together so there is no voltage difference between them. We coordinate with your pool builder on the schedule: bonding before the deck is poured, circuits and the equipment pad wiring as the equipment is set, and lights and controls at the end. A customer who had a new pool put in said we completed all the electrical work for the pool pump, pool lights and pool grounding.

• Dedicated circuits for pumps and heaters sized to the equipment
• GFCI protection where code requires it
• Equipotential bonding of the pool shell, deck steel, ladders and metal within reach
• Pool and spa lighting on low-voltage transformers where specified
• Timers, automation panels and the switching that runs them

Hot tub wiring

Most hot tubs need a dedicated 240-volt circuit sized to the manufacturer's specifications, GFCI protection, and a disconnect within sight of the tub, generally at least five feet away from the water. We read the tub's spec sheet, check your panel's capacity, run the circuit and install the disconnect so the tub is ready when it is delivered. If the panel is near capacity, we will explain your options, which may include a subpanel or an electrical panel upgrade.

Pool and spa repairs

Pumps that will not turn on, lights that went dark, a GFCI that trips every time the heater starts, a timer that stopped switching: these are common calls. One customer needed a swimming pool pump checked because it was not turning on, and the technician listened, kept them updated and explained what he was doing as he worked. We test the circuit, the GFCI, the bonding and the equipment's power supply to find whether the problem is electrical or in the pool equipment itself, and we tell you which.

Panels and pool equipment

Pool equipment is a heavy, long-running load. When a pump or heater is added to an older panel, the panel sometimes becomes the weak point. One homeowner needed a main panel and a subpanel replaced because of pool pump wiring, and we coordinated with PSO to shut down and restore power. A load check before new equipment goes in prevents that kind of surprise.

Pool houses and outdoor kitchens

Pools are usually part of a bigger backyard. We wire pool houses with their outlets, switches and lights, and outdoor kitchens beside the pool with their own circuits. A customer who had a detached pool house wired said we installed every outlet, switch and light exactly as they wanted from their list. See outdoor kitchen electrical and landscape lighting for the rest of the yard.

GFCI tripping on pool and spa equipment

A GFCI that trips when the pump or heater starts is telling you current is leaking somewhere: a failing motor winding, water in a junction box, a damaged light, or a worn heater element. Replacing the GFCI rarely fixes it. We isolate each piece of equipment and test it until the leak shows up, so the repair goes where the fault is.

Pool lights

Pool lights sit underwater in a sealed housing, fed through a junction box set above the water level. When one fails, it is often the lamp or the seal, and the fixture has to be pulled up to the deck to service it. Many older pools are switching to LED lights on low-voltage transformers, which use less power and add a layer of safety. We replace and upgrade pool lights and the transformers that feed them.

Moving or replacing a hot tub

When a hot tub is replaced, the new one may need a different circuit size than the old one. When it moves, the disconnect has to move with it to stay within sight and at the required distance. Old spa circuits are sometimes undersized or lack GFCI protection that newer code requires. We check the existing circuit against the new tub's specifications and update what is needed before delivery day.

Pool equipment pads

The equipment pad is where pumps, heaters, filters and controls come together, and where most pool electrical problems show up. Keeping wiring in sealed conduit, junction boxes above flood level and connections tight saves a lot of trouble over the life of a pool.

Permits and inspection

Pool and spa electrical work requires a permit and inspection in most cities we serve, and the bonding is inspected before the deck covers it. We pull the permit and schedule the inspections as part of the job, so the work is documented and the pool can be used with confidence.

Pool and spa jobs are quoted after we see the equipment and the panel, and estimates for planned work are free. Repairs start with a diagnosis, and you approve the repair price before any work begins. Equipment we supply carries our one-year warranty on manufactured items, on top of the manufacturer's own coverage.

Call (918) 261-8024 with your pool or spa details.