Plug in the pool pump and cover it with a weatherproof cover. Thanks for your electrical wiring question angelo.
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In ground pool electrical wiring diagram. Conclusion how to bond an above ground pool. My electrician is trying to ground my above ground pool. Even if you have a temporary pool like an intex pool please take the time to put in a proper dedicated gfi plugoutlet and bond the pool and equipment. Gallon inground pool to a porch that we began to build but have not read a current nec section for the rules. Can be existing andor wired with any approved wiring method see diagram 2 2a b. Connect an 8 gauge wire to the metal posts of the pool the pump and the metal plate on the skimmer and then wire that to the pump to bond the entire pool.
Cord length for a pump motor is 3 except for storable pools. Convenience receptacle outlet must be gfci ground fault protected. This electrical wiring question came from angelo in commack new york. Equipment pad wiring basic info on how pumps and other pool electrical loads inground pool pumps are commonly reversible in voltage with the exception of if you want to switch it to v follow the label diagram to reverse the voltage. No further than 20 feet from the outside of the pool wall. On in ground pools there must be at least one gfci protected convenience outlet located between 6 feet and 20 feet from the edge of the pool.
Gfci protection most devices and equipment serving pools or spas and the surrounding areas must be protected by ground fault circuit interrupter gfci devices. 2017 national electrical code sps 316 swimming pool wiring nec article 680 6805 gfcis may be either circuit breakers or receptacle type. Installing electrical wiring for pool equipment. 6809 overhead wire clearance is min. With the main service off to the house wire in gfci circuit breakers to the electrical panel. The only electrical requirements to a storable above ground pool are as follows.
If electric is required to supply a pool filter pump motor or a pool low voltage underwater light fixture listed and labeled for us with a storable pool that is 42 deep or less nec article 6804 then your pool equipment must be served by a gfci protected. Convenience receptacle outlet shall separate from the pool pump receptacle wiring. Electrical question from sue about electrical codes for an above ground pool background. There is no metal on the pool supports. Sue a homeowner from danvers ma question. Intermediate to advanced best installed by a licensed electrical contractor.
If a pump motor receptacle is located between. Electrical wiring requirements for swimming pools permanently installed swimming pools are those that are constructed in the ground or partially in the ground and all others capable of holding water with a depth greater than 42 inches 1067 mm 1 pool pump receptacle outlet and wiring method a. Water and electricity are a dangerous combination installing a pool bonding wire helps mitigate the danger. Installing an electrical circuit for a pool pump. 10 horizontal from the pool wall.