The # 8 wire is a bonding wire for the hot tub or jacuzzi. It is to interconnect all the metal parts and equipment associated with the unit, pump, pipes, handrails, and also now there is a bushing that goes in the piping run to bond the water itself . This wire will be incdentally connected to the electrical ground when it is bonded to the motor body.
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The # 8 wire is a bonding wire for the hot tub or jacuzzi. It is to interconnect all the metal parts and equipment associated with the unit, pump, pipes, handrails, and also now there is a bushing that goes in the piping run to bond the water itself .
This wire will be incdentally connected to the electrical ground when it is bonded to the motor body.