Spa blower toggle

[Piscineiro]

I mistakenly purchased a replacement spa blower that does not have a toggle switch (and of course waited until after the return window to notice it...)

My question is: is it possible to install a toggle switch or otherwise modify it to control the blower?

Specs:
Sunrunner SB24015
1.5 HP
240V
60Hz
5.3 Amp
3-wire

First post so please be gentle

 

[ajw22]

Welcome to TFP.

I am sure you can wire a toggle switch like this into the circuit for your blower...

Leviton 20 Amp Commercial Double-Pole Toggle Switch, White R52-0CSB2-2WS - The Home Depot

The Leviton 20 Amp Double-Pole Toggle Commercial Switch is a double-pole switch designed for use with 240-Volt equipment. Ideal for heavily used areas in homes, offices, schools and commercial buildings,

www.homedepot.com

That painless enough?

 

[Richard320]

You just need a double-pole switch. You'll have two hots and a ground.

 

[Piscineiro]

Thanks! This site is great!
Since my blower will be exposed to the elements, would I need a particular type of rated switch? Cover?

 

[ajw22]

You need to put it in a weatherproof electrical box.

You still have your old blower with the switch you can post a pic of?

 

[Piscineiro]

You need to put it in a weatherproof electrical box.

You still have your old blower with the switch you can post a pic of?

The replacement is a different model than the existing blower, but here are pics:
The existing (underside showing the switch location)
The replacement (showing where electrical connects)

 

[ajw22]

Your choices are to find a blower with an integrated toggle switch like you had or wire in an external switch into the power line of the blower you bought.

 

[Richard320]

How deep is that box area? It looks like it's sized to take a switch.