Recent content by jonnysteals

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    pool bonding and electrical

    Just an update for anyone in the future. I found a water bonding kit that goes int the pump housing and will go out the stock drain hole. No drilling is required and UL listed! Amazon.com : Perma-Cast PB-AG Above Ground Water Bonding : Garden & Outdoor
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    pool bonding and electrical

    I think your amp figures are for a universal motor as I am pretty sure the pool pump is an induction motor which draw significantly less. All above ground pool pumps are 110V. My 2hp pool pump will draw 14 amps max but because its 2 speed I plan on running it on low as much as possible which is...
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    pool bonding and electrical

    my town is on NEC 2017 which says the same 6 feet if gfci. Another question Can I run 1 20 amp circuit and power both the um and the convenience outlet from that?
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    pool bonding and electrical

    I read this and thought if using gfci I could get closer? http://www.ncwhomeinspections.com/Swimming+Pools+and+Receptacles Receptacles for pumps and motors must be located between 6 and 10 feet from the pool walls, and they must be GFCI-protected and locked. Outlet receptacles for general use...
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    pool bonding and electrical

    So my motor is a 2hp 2 stage pump that is within 100(around 85ish feet) of my breaker box. I plan on run 3 12 gauge wires in conduit to the pump. I will be using THHN wire as it will be outside. Here is a chart of my pumps motor spec. I will be running a new feed from the panel box to the pool...
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    27 foot new above ground pool questions

    Perfect guys just ordered the taller 54 inch pool and the bigger pump. they basically gave the salt water chlorination for free and if doesn't work out I will just make it a chlorine ool this summer as well our budget is shot haha
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    27 foot new above ground pool questions

    I did some research and circupool salt water would be the ideal salt water system for a DIY guy like me. I will def get the foam cove thanks so much. CircuPool RJ-30 PLUS Saltwater Chlorinator | Discount Salt Pool We looked at the 54 as it was only two inches taller. My one daughter is short...
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    27 foot new above ground pool questions

    I am looking to upgrade our intex ultra 20x48 not after 3 years a pole has rusted significantly compromising the structural integrity. Here is the pool I am looking at https://www.thepoolfactory.com/27x52-saltwater-5000-round-pool-package.html The main question is that salt water generator...
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    24 Foot Doughboy Installed Today

    Is their an advantage to bonding a resin pool at the skimmer basket or using a kit like this that bonds at the pump...