- Jun 30, 2012
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I need help with bonding my Resin pool, walls ,water and pump. Anyone have any info on this. I am using a Pentair clean and Clear filter with a 2 speed opti flo pump. Thanks
Bama Rambler said:The pump should have a bonding lug on it and for bonding the water you can buy a water bond that either goes into the skimmer or is a stainless steel nipple with a bonding lug on it. Or you can make your own out of a stainless steel nipple. Just drill a hole in it and bolt a bonding lug to it.
danpik -- If you had looked up the Sharkline Matrix you'd see that it's an aboveground pool and is all resin except the wall. Even single piece pool walls should be bonded in four places in case one of the connections becomes disconnected.
Bama Rambler said:danpik -- If you had looked up the Sharkline Matrix you'd see that it's an aboveground pool and is all resin except the wall.
I suppose you could use that argument, and I have no objection to bonding with more than one point. But, then to carry it further the pump should have more than one point of attachment too. The reason 4 points of attachment are required for pools with metal structure (not just metal sides) is that there are a lot of connection points between the various parts that can all add up to resistance which could lead to voltage potential differences. If you look at how most above ground pools are bonded, the side steel is usually not even connected. The bottom track and the top track are usually isolated by the paint and the liner clip at the top. Any connection is tenuous at best.Bama Rambler said:Even single piece pool walls should be bonded in four places in case one of the connections becomes disconnected.
bythecreek said:I really appreciate everyones input, it has helped a ton, you would think there would be more instructions on bonding from the pool company but there is none.
buddywiser said:Just found this video from one of the biggest diving board companies. Fast forward to the installation at 11:20. Seems to me this install doesn't meet bonding requirements.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtvBCUxv2hM