Recent content by michael2938

Thanks for all the help! This was exactly what I needed to know. I think my convenience outlet is very close to 20 ft from the pool on one side, but definitely around 50ft from the pump. I'm not going to put in another one of those until next summer when I extend my current deck to reach the...

ah, ok that makes sense. Do you know how it attaches to the house? I'm guessing there is a hole or two for screws inside there to keep it in place? I'll probably pick that up tonight on the way home, I think that's the last missing piece I have before I run all the wiring.

I don't understand -- why would code require an outlet I won't even use? Do you know the purpose behind this requirement? I do have a GFCI 120V outlet on my house by my back door, but it's more than 10ft from the pool. Seems like a waste to add another one in the middle of my yard that I...

I didn't even think to run conduit through the wall itself since with it being solid cement I didn't think it would be necessary. So it's just one of those metal elbows to turn down the wall and then a plate/covering of some kind on the outside wall too? Well I'll have the twist lock outlet by...

I just put in a 24ft pool and need to run the electrical to the pump. The pump has a twist lock plug, so I will be putting a twist lock recepticle near the pump. I am going to run 12-2 UF-B w/ ground wiring from a dedicated 20amp GFCI breaker in the house to the twist lock outlet. No need for...