How do i know if my tub is wired correctly?

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I just had my bathroom remodeled, and got a corner tub with jets installed professionally.. They still havent came back to do the final work like install the ceiling vent fan and light switch covers, trim, etc.. But they said my tub should be ready to be used.. so i filled it up, got in, pushed the button, and, nothing... I got out and started checking things over, its got a 2' cord to a plastic covered junction box, and that runs to a  GFCI and its plugged in.. I hit the reset and it does nothing, hit the test and it doesnt click.. Not sure what the problem is.. Is there a wire they missed? It seems as if there is a spot on the top of the motor to screw a ground in? Maybe they missed that? I cant get the electrician to answer this late at night and id like to not waste the hot water.. If i need to get the model numbers or anything off the pump let me know

Jeff B · Accepted Answer

The electrician probably didn't turn on the breaker. It will have a dedicated circuit. The breaker will be normal since there is a GFCI at the tub itself but it should be a 20 amp breaker. The ground won't affect the operation of the unit. Are you sure the water level was high enough?

KILOWATT · Answer

If the GFCI receptacle doesn't trip when you press the test button, it either has no power from the circuit breaker, or it is defective (assuming that it is not already tripped and has not been reset). There are several ways to ground the pump motor besides the screw on the top of the case.

Anonymous · Answer

it definetly needs to be grounded, no worries, as you will be the grounding conductor when you have one foot in the tub and one foot touching the ground.
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