I'm getting started on finally finishing the pool installation and getting going for the year. My next project is getting the pool bonded. I've done a fair bit of reading, but I wanted to run my plan past the smart people at TFP just to make sure I'm doing this right. Local regulations are non-existent, and there are no inspections to worry about.
I have an Sharkline Matrix, 18x33 pool. Plastic lower track, metal walls, plastic top rails. It is partially encircled by a deck, topped with composite boards, and no metal anywhere, other than fasteners in the deck. I'm planning on running a length of #8 wire all around the pool, connecting to both the heater and pump. I'm also going to bond the water with this fitting:
https://www.amazon.com/Perma-Cast-PB2008-Water-Bonding-Fitting/dp/B00MGK1AX8/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i1?_encoding=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pd_rd_i=B00MGK1AX8&pd_rd_r=BWNDJBEWG5SEJK6BGNP0&pd_rd_w=nMHvG&pd_rd_wg=Yv35S&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=1R38AKP5AZTZ7KTZAFW0&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2a4fafb6-9fdc-425a-aee8-c82daa7b18ed&pf_rd_i=desktop
And I'll connect to the wall with these:
https://www.amazon.com/Morris-Products-Direct-Connector-Conductors/dp/B005GDFV8C/ref=pd_bxgy_86_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B005GDFV8C&pd_rd_r=60YEQ38JQ2574ZN83FRA&pd_rd_w=ORzaT&pd_rd_wg=c6klt&psc=1&refRID=60YEQ38JQ2574ZN83FRA
Does that sound pretty good?
Questions:
Does the wire need to be buried even where it is under the deck? I can get under the deck to work, but it's not pleasant. I'd prefer to just let it lay on the ground where it's under the deck.
I know I need to connect to the wall in 4 different places for redundancy. Do those 4 spots have to be spread out, or can they all be in the same place? I have 4 buttresses for the long side walls with easy access under the deck, and it would be the simplest and most cosmetic place to hook up.
What about a light? I have a Pentair Aqualuminator that I'm going to put in. Plug that into a GFCI and call it a day? Is the pump supposed to be on a GFCI too? Seems like a 1 hp pump kicking on would occasionally trip a GFCI?
Thanks!
I have an Sharkline Matrix, 18x33 pool. Plastic lower track, metal walls, plastic top rails. It is partially encircled by a deck, topped with composite boards, and no metal anywhere, other than fasteners in the deck. I'm planning on running a length of #8 wire all around the pool, connecting to both the heater and pump. I'm also going to bond the water with this fitting:
https://www.amazon.com/Perma-Cast-PB2008-Water-Bonding-Fitting/dp/B00MGK1AX8/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i1?_encoding=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pd_rd_i=B00MGK1AX8&pd_rd_r=BWNDJBEWG5SEJK6BGNP0&pd_rd_w=nMHvG&pd_rd_wg=Yv35S&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=1R38AKP5AZTZ7KTZAFW0&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2a4fafb6-9fdc-425a-aee8-c82daa7b18ed&pf_rd_i=desktop
And I'll connect to the wall with these:
https://www.amazon.com/Morris-Products-Direct-Connector-Conductors/dp/B005GDFV8C/ref=pd_bxgy_86_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B005GDFV8C&pd_rd_r=60YEQ38JQ2574ZN83FRA&pd_rd_w=ORzaT&pd_rd_wg=c6klt&psc=1&refRID=60YEQ38JQ2574ZN83FRA
Does that sound pretty good?
Questions:
Does the wire need to be buried even where it is under the deck? I can get under the deck to work, but it's not pleasant. I'd prefer to just let it lay on the ground where it's under the deck.
I know I need to connect to the wall in 4 different places for redundancy. Do those 4 spots have to be spread out, or can they all be in the same place? I have 4 buttresses for the long side walls with easy access under the deck, and it would be the simplest and most cosmetic place to hook up.
What about a light? I have a Pentair Aqualuminator that I'm going to put in. Plug that into a GFCI and call it a day? Is the pump supposed to be on a GFCI too? Seems like a 1 hp pump kicking on would occasionally trip a GFCI?
Thanks!