Re: Bonding a 16 foot doughboy pool with vinyl post and top
I completely understand people may have a situation where they feel a shock. However, that is not a safety issue. That shock wont injure or kill you. In my opinion if its not a safety issue, it should be part of the code. Electricians can definitely go out and bond the pool and charge extra for it.
As I said, I cannot speak to in ground pools as I do not have one and know very little about how they are made. As far as above ground goes, not bonding it isn't going to hurt anyone, unless you are a victim of a horrible chain of unfortunate events which is so unlikely its not worth mitigating.
To be compliant I will have to drain my entire pool, break up and re-pour some concrete mow strips in order to get the 18inch clearance necessary between the pool wall and the grounding wire. That is not going to happen anytime soon, not if I can help it.
Therefore, no bonding for me. I would bond the water, but if I am not bonding other parts there is nothing to connect it to. I guess I am not compliance to electrical code, in regards to bonding.