Advice in upgrade to VS Pump

[GaryT58]

Looks like that takes up 2 slots, any idea how many breaker slots are in an Easytouch 8?

The hepd80 here, which is externally mounted, does recommend connecting to its own 20-amp circuit, which is what I did, but can be connected to existing circuit, as it draws very little current. This unit is rated for 80KA versus the 27KA of the other, and provides line-line, line-ground, line-neutral, and neutral-ground protection.

 

[chiefwej]

Surge Protection

I used the Eaton CHSPT2ULTRA for my main panel.
https://www.amazon.com/Eaton-109420-Ultra-Surge-Protection/dp/B01AQAKRSS

For the pool sub panel to protect my pump directly, I used a much smaller (and cheaper) one.
https://www.amazon.com/Square-Schneider-Electric-SDSA1175-Protective/dp/B0052DMIUK/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=yo_ii_img

In the main panel I already had a 220v 50 amp breaker that was open. In the pool sub panel I put the surge protector directly on the incoming line from the main panel. So my total cost was around $150 and one afternoon to install both.

 

[Foosman]

I have a friend with an extra Eaton CHSPT2ULTRA he's willing to donate to the cause, so I'm likely going to put this on the pool panel.

 

[Brentr]

Surge protection:
I used the Eaton CHSPT2ULTRA for my main panel.
https://www.amazon.com/Eaton-109420-.../dp/B01AQAKRSS
I installed one on my main panel and one in my pool sub panel. Hope I never have to use them but it gives me peace of mind.