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It sounds like the existing conduit is underground. Is it run beneath concrete, or where it isn't practical to dig? The #8 bonding conductor is required by NEC Art 680 as part of the equipotential pool grounding system. Your pool pump and heater should have an external grounding lug with a #8 SD...

NEC Art 220 provides multiple methodologies calculating feeder and feeder neutral loads as applied to a single load or panel. In MWl001's case the loadcenter in discussion has a specific mission, which is the pool. If this were a panel/feeder feeding a residence or the common area of a hotel...

As a follow up, the above analysis doesn't allow for any future added load. When sizing an electrical panel or feeder, it is good engineering practice make an allowance for known future loads plus a factor of 10% to 20% for unknown future loads. If you were to proceed with the 2-#8's, there...

Here is what I come up with: Assumed service voltage is 120/230 1ph 3-wire. The main loads on the feeder are 230V loads which don't use the neutral conductor. Per the NEC table, 75 deg C column, #8 THHN CU is rated for 50A. The new feeder can be 2-#8 THHN hot conductors, 1-#10 THHN neutral, and...

We are currently in the process of renovating our pool & spa. Currently, I am considering replacing the (2) pool lights a (1) spa light with LED fixtures, but I am hesitant because of the poor reviews the major products have received. I would appreciate any suggestions for alternative 120V LED...