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[swamprat69]

Having work done on 2006 pool (pool light and switches) and water exchange. When delving into lights and swiches I noticed that pump is not on GFCI. I guess I should change the pump circuit breaker to GFCI. In looking at wiring for pool lights and duplex outlets, I assume that lights are protected by GFCI outlet that is upstream of lights and all other outlets. Is this adequate? Since I recently changed the pump to a VSP should I also have surge protection in the subpanel? In the case of a lightning strike is it possible for the lighning surge to travel back to the main panel via the neutral? Photos attached. Timer is not used since VSP was installed. Understand that spa blower does not need to be on GFCI.

 

[ajw22]

Having work done on 2006 pool (pool light and switches) and water exchange. When delving into lights and swiches I noticed that pump is not on GFCI. I guess I should change the pump circuit breaker to GFCI.

For maximum safety your pump CB should be GFCI.

In looking at wiring for pool lights and duplex outlets, I assume that lights are protected by GFCI outlet that is upstream of lights and all other outlets. Is this adequate?

Yes, connecting pool lights through the LOAD side of a GFCI outlet is safe.

You should periodically test the GFCI outlet using the TEST button.

Since I recently changed the pump to a VSP should I also have surge protection in the subpanel?

For maximum protection, yes.

Electrical Surge Protection - Further Reading

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In the case of a lightning strike is it possible for the lighning surge to travel back to the main panel via the neutral?

A lightning surge can enter your home wiring through any point and will travel the paths of least resistance. The surge supressor gives the current the easiest path to discharge to ground.

Understand that spa blower does not need to be on GFCI.

Correct.

Electrical GFCI - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[swamprat69]

For maximum safety your pump CB should be GFCI.



Yes, connecting pool lights through the LOAD side of a GFCI outlet is safe.

You should periodically test the GFCI outlet using the TEST button.



For maximum protection, yes.

Electrical Surge Protection - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

A lightning surge can enter your home wiring through any point and will travel the paths of least resistance. The surge supressor gives the current the easiest path to discharge to ground.



Correct.

Electrical GFCI - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

TY for the info Allen