I have a new-in-box 18' Intex Ultra Frame to set up/fill this spring, and I have to pull a permit for it (a first for me ). After reading quite a bit on this forum about bonding, I decided I needed to have a phone conversation with the local inspector about bonding. He seemed real interested in spending time on the telephone with me (NOT!) and his only response to my question about bonding was, whatever the pool's instructions call for. Well ...
The pool doesn't mention bonding in the installation instructions, but that is probably assuming that you use the included pump/filter that comes from Intex. I'm not. We made the decision to upgrade to a Hayward Perflex DE/Power-Flo Matrix combo. In the Power-Flo instructions it states: "Install, ground, bond and wire motor according to local or national electrical code requirements."!
Are there any guidelines or consensus here with regard to Intex AGPs and "upgraded" pumps like the Hayward? What advise do you veterans have for me on how to proceed?
The pool doesn't mention bonding in the installation instructions, but that is probably assuming that you use the included pump/filter that comes from Intex. I'm not. We made the decision to upgrade to a Hayward Perflex DE/Power-Flo Matrix combo. In the Power-Flo instructions it states: "Install, ground, bond and wire motor according to local or national electrical code requirements."!
Are there any guidelines or consensus here with regard to Intex AGPs and "upgraded" pumps like the Hayward? What advise do you veterans have for me on how to proceed?