Recent content by drimacdaddy

Hi. A little background...after converting my pool to SWG in 2013, my pool developed a 1 - 1.5 volt potential difference between the Aluminum coping, ladders, and the pool itself. To troubleshoot, I mechanically disconnected all power from the pump, SWG, and light...the voltage remained. The...

Oh my gosh, Dave...you just saved my bacon. That is perfect! I'm a year away from a new liner...I'll wait until then for the niche ring. In the meantime, the light wedge will work like a champ. Thanks again. Mike

Hi. The brass sealing ring (10 hole Amerlite) around my light niche has corroded to the point that the screw hole for attaching the light has dissappeared. I have purchaed a new stainless steel sealing ring and the requisite seal. My quesiton is this...would it be a good idea to attempt...

Yes, MBG75. Exactly one of the cups is bonded. One is not. At least that shows they made an effort when building the pool.

Another question. While perusing some other threads dealing with 'bonding' and 'Neutral-Earth Voltage', I saw mention of the SAFTRON, non-conductive ladders and rails. I know that grounding the anchors would be much less expensive, however, it might be worthwhile to not put another cut in my...

Yes...I'll add that to my tests for the morning. Thanks.

No...i didn't check for continuity at the ladder...task for tomorrow. I was puzzled that I had the tingle at the rail, but not at the ladder. Should have been obvious that there would be no potential difference, since two feet of the stainless ladder is poking into the water. I'm...

Thanks, guys. Obviously, I had to drag a meter and copper wire around in the hot sun for an hour or two before I could wrap my head around what you've been telling me, pretty much, from the start. Thank you for your patience. I'll be going with the wet saw to pull some 8ga copper from the...

Just a quick update...the electrician was a no show...story of my life. Did give me time to play around with it a little bit. I borrowed a 'real' meter from a neighbor. I disconnected all wiring leading to the pool area (light, deck lights, pump, SWG, well pump), hot, neutral, and...

Hi, Rambler. As you suggested, I connected the old rod to the one I buried. No change...still the tingle at the step rail. An update on the Utility...two of their senior guys came out today (I have to tell you, I never expected this kind of service...wow!). Both of these gentlemen could feel...

Hi, Rambler. The bonding wire from the SWG, pump, and the wire coming out from under the concrete at the deep end are all connected to the same rod (8ft copper plated grounding rod, pounded in inch by painful inch by yours truly :) When putting in some drain pipe a few months back, I happened...

Hi, MBG. My meter only refers to 'Voltage'...no mention of AC or DC. As i mentioned...I got one volt momentarily, but nothing since. Hopefully the 'stray voltage expert' from the utility will have some fancy meters so he can actually find something. I've only found one ground wire coming out...

Hi. Just yesterday, I noticed a definite electric 'tingle' when grabbing the rail at the steps to climb out of the pool. Just to ensure I wasn't imagining things, I had my wife touch it...she felt the same. Needless to say, we got the heck out :) I tested between the water and the rail with...