Reminder: The dangerous situation arose from hiring a "professional"
Professional or no, it pays to learn how things are supposed to be
done so you know if you are getting ripped off.
In a previous post I called the "professional" electrician an
executioner. That was not entirely a funny comment.
After watching this from afar with some level of incredulity, I'll
step up and give my opinion based on a decent knowledge of the NEC
and having wired several houses myself:
Hire a professional. One that is licensed and will pull permits.
If you don't know who to call, call the town or county that issues
permits and ask to speak to an inspector. Don't ask them for a
direct referral, as it puts them in an ethical dilemma. Just ask
them for the names of two or three residential electricians that do
work in your area.
As for the hot tub, I have been shaking my head in amazement that no
one has been electrocuted. Even if asshat electrician bodged up the
job, and it sounds like they certainly did, I wouldn't let them near
a battery powered flashlight after this.
This is NOT a DIY project if you have no experience or are even
remotely unsure of your ability. There are so many things that can
go wrong if it's done incorrectly that you literally risk the
integrity of your home and potentially expose you and your family to
death, either by electrocution or a fire resulting from improper
wiring.
There are some things best left to professionals, period. Also, the
indicator of one's intelligence is knowing one's limits. You've hit
a limit. Pay the electrician to do it correctly and spend your time
working on some of your cars.
Dan
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