Recent content by jfenim

I have an inground pool with 2 ladders currently and no steps. I'm having the liner replaced this spring and intend to add steps inside the pool as I do not have the room to make a cutout extending out of the current 16x32 shape. I'm planning on adding them in the corner of the shallow end and...

Hello all, I am in the process of rehabbing a very much so abandoned pool at my home. Pretty much replacing everything from liner to equipment and such. I pressure tested the lines and found that they don't hold pressure. I'm getting an estimate to have the liner replaced as well as the lines...

I moved into my house about 6 years ago and my pool was a swamp, unkept and full of leaves. I didn't bother dealing with it until I had the money which is now. I had someone come by to have a look and they drained it down to the shallow end ( ), pic for ref. I'm having the liner replaced but...

I have an inground pool at my house that has pretty much not been maintained in anyway for over 6 years. It's basically a swamp. I am planning on having the liner and pump all replaced next spring and have gotten estimates. I was wondering if there would be any harm in fully draining the pool...

Hello All, I have a 16'x32' inground pool that's basically a swamp. I'm slowly working to having it hopefully ready to be used, basically running new wiring to it, I'm going to drain it and shovel out what I assume is a nasty amount of leaves from years of being uncovered before having someone...

Will do, thanks again for all the help.

I did talk to one about when I ran my 100 amp panel to my garage, that was also a 100' run from my main panel. He had said #2 SER aluminum for 100 amps, #4 SER for 70 amps, and #6 SER for 50 Amps. Is there any problem with running aluminum? I could do #2 Aluminum which I believe is also less...

I'll go with the 60A amp then, I got the trench dug up, with added wire on both ends it's going to be about a 100' run. Is there a chart or calculation to follow to determine the wire size for that?

I've been reassessing my pool area and thinking I might be better off building an enclosure for the pump and equipment, which I don't currently have. Since I'm probably going to do this, I'm thinking what you guys mentioned about running a small subpanel up there might just be a better option...

Another quick question, where would one purchase THWN wire? Can't seem to find it at Home Depot, is that electrical supplier specific?

Alright, I will run 3 Neutrals, 3 Grounds, and 5 Hots, All 12 Gauge. Looks like 3/4" Conduit would be enough based on the chart you supplied but I will probably go bigger just to make things easier and just in case for the future. Thanks again for all your help!

Yeah I was planning on running another circuit up with these 2 for an outlet and possibly lighting. There'd be 3 circuits going to the pool area, 1 for the pump, 1 for SWG, and 1 for outlet/lighting. If I don't use the SWG then lighting will be separate. It's not for in pool lighting, just...

I'll just run another hot, neutral, and ground, 12 guage for a 110V circuit as well just in case. That should cover a SWG if I decide to add one one the future. Thanks so much for all the info, it was a huge help.

Would I be able to run a SWG off of this same circuit in the future if I decide to go that route instead of just an inline chlorine feeder? Or does a SWG need it's own circuit breaker?