Pool & Spa Electrical




Reflection Electric provides code-compliant pool and spa electrical installation across Terrebonne, Mascouche, Laval, and the Laurentians. We wire hot tubs, above-ground and in-ground pools, swim spas, and saunas — including pump circuits, heater connections, underwater lighting, and control systems. As CMEQ-certified master electricians, we ensure every installation meets Quebec's strict electrical safety requirements for water environments, including proper GFCI protection, bonding, and grounding.
Pool and spa installations require specialized electrical work that most general electricians aren't equipped to handle safely. Reflection Electric installs dedicated 40-60A circuits for hot tubs, 20-30A circuits for pool pumps and filtration systems, and heater circuits sized for your specific equipment. We handle bonding of all metal components within the pool zone — ladders, rails, pump housings, and reinforcing steel — as required by Quebec electrical code. Every connection is GFCI-protected to prevent electrical shock in wet environments.
Electrical work near water carries zero margin for error. Reflection Electric pulls all required permits, coordinates inspections, and follows Quebec electrical code to the letter — including minimum clearance distances, proper equipment grounding, and tamper-resistant outdoor outlets. Every installation includes a full system test under load, a walkthrough of your equipment controls, and our workmanship guarantee. Whether you're installing a new hot tub on your deck or wiring a complete in-ground pool system, Reflection Electric ensures your family enjoys the water safely.
WHY CHOOSE REFLECTION ELECTRIC
Specialized Electrical Work Where Safety Is Non-Negotiable
Pool and spa wiring isn't a job for a general handyman or a DIY project. Quebec electrical code has strict requirements for water-adjacent installations — GFCI protection on every circuit, equipotential bonding of all metal components, specific wire gauges and burial depths, and minimum distances between electrical equipment and water. Missing any of these puts your family at risk.
Our electricians have hands-on experience with hot tub, pool pump, heater, and underwater lighting installations. We also design outdoor lighting to complement your pool area. We recommend surge protection to safeguard your pool and spa equipment. We know the code requirements, we handle the permits, and we coordinate inspections. Every installation is built to protect the people using your pool or spa.

Our process
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Site Assessment & Requirements Review
We assess your property, review your pool or spa equipment specifications, and evaluate electrical requirements including panel capacity, distances, conduit routing, and code compliance needs. You'll understand the full scope before we begin.
Electrical Design & Planning
We design the electrical system including circuit sizing, GFCI protection, bonding plan, disconnect placement, and conduit routing. You receive a clear plan and quote before any work begins.
Professional Installation
Our licensed electricians install all electrical components — dedicated circuits from your panel, underground conduit, GFCI protection, disconnect boxes, equipotential bonding, and equipment connections. Everything is installed to code.
Testing & Verification
We test all circuits, verify GFCI operation, check bonding continuity, and confirm code compliance. You receive complete documentation confirming your installation is safe and properly installed.
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Everything You Need to Know
How much does hot tub or pool electrical installation cost in Quebec?
Reflection Electric's pool and spa electrical installations start at $1,000 CAD and scale based on the type of installation, distance from your electrical panel, and whether your panel has capacity for the additional load. A straightforward hot tub hookup near an existing panel sits at the lower end, while a complete in-ground pool electrical package with pump circuits, heater, underwater lighting, and bonding is a larger investment. If a panel upgrade is needed to support the new load, Reflection Electric handles that as part of the project. We provide a detailed, itemized quote after assessing your property — no surprise costs.
What size breaker do I need for a hot tub?
Most hot tubs require a dedicated 40-50 amp 240V circuit with GFCI protection and an outdoor disconnect switch within line of sight of the tub. Larger swim spas and high-performance hot tubs may require 60 amp circuits. Reflection Electric checks your hot tub's specific electrical requirements, evaluates your panel capacity, and installs the correct breaker, wire gauge, and disconnect. We never guess on sizing — undersized wiring is a fire hazard, and oversized breakers won't trip when they should. Every hot tub installation by Reflection Electric is sized exactly to your equipment's specifications.
What is electrical bonding and why does my pool need it?
Bonding is a critical safety requirement that connects all metal components in and around your pool — ladders, rails, pump housings, light niches, reinforcing steel, and even the pool water itself — to a common ground. This prevents dangerous voltage differences that could cause electrical shock. Quebec electrical code requires bonding for all pools, hot tubs, and spas. Reflection Electric installs bonding grids and connections as part of every pool electrical project, ensuring all metal within the pool zone is properly bonded and inspected before your pool is filled.
Do I need GFCI protection for my pool or hot tub?
Yes — Quebec electrical code requires GFCI protection on all circuits serving pools, hot tubs, spas, and equipment within the pool zone. GFCI breakers detect ground faults as small as 5 milliamps and cut power instantly, preventing electrical shock in wet environments. Reflection Electric installs GFCI breakers at the panel for every pool and spa circuit, plus GFCI-protected outdoor outlets for any receptacles within the required distance of the water. We test every GFCI device before handoff to confirm proper operation.
Can my existing electrical panel handle a hot tub or pool?
It depends on your panel's current capacity and available breaker spaces. A hot tub typically adds 40-50 amps of load, and a pool system with pump, heater, and lighting can add 60-80 amps or more. Homes with 200-amp panels usually have room. Homes still on 100-amp service almost always need an upgrade before adding a pool or hot tub. Reflection Electric evaluates your panel during the assessment and recommends any necessary upgrades as part of the project — we handle panel upgrades and pool wiring together so you're not coordinating multiple electricians.
Do I need a permit for hot tub or pool electrical work in Quebec?
Yes. All pool and spa electrical installations in Quebec require electrical permits and inspections. This applies to hot tubs, above-ground pools, in-ground pools, swim spas, and saunas. Reflection Electric handles all permit applications and coordinates inspections as part of every project. We ensure your installation meets Quebec electrical code requirements for GFCI protection, bonding, disconnect switches, minimum clearance distances, and outdoor wiring protection — so it passes inspection the first time.
How do you coordinate with my pool company on the electrical work?
Reflection Electric works alongside your pool contractor to deliver the electrical side of your installation — dedicated circuits, panel capacity, GFCI protection, bonding, and the connection to your pump, heater, and filtration equipment. We coordinate directly with your pool company on timing so the electrical rough-in happens at the right stage of construction, before backfill or decking goes in. Your pool contractor handles the equipment and plumbing — we bring the power to their system and ensure everything meets Quebec electrical code and passes inspection.




