We have always had a traditional pool. We moved and decided to invest in an Aquasport 52 instead. We are getting ready to order the supplies to run our Pentair Superflo VS 1.5 HP pump. We were planning to run the wire underground from our GE box. We are running 220. I read that you need a Siemens GFI to keep the breaker from tripping. It has been suggested we order the GE 220 breaker and run underground and come up at the pump pad and attach it to a Siemens BF220A 2 Pole Ground Fault Circuit Breaker. From there, tie into the pump. Is this the correct way to do it since a Siemens gfi breaker won't fit into a GE electrical box? I have been told three different ways to do it and I am really confused. We are hiring an electrician to do the work but we need the correct supplies on hand.
Newbie needs electrical help with Pentair Superflo VS pump.
- Thread starter deandaniell
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 66,235
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
You can try using a GE 240V GFCI breaker and see if you get GFCI trips. Or you can use a PA220GF or Siemens QP220AP breaker by the pump.
Harmonics from the variable frequency drive can cause false GFCI trips. Pentair PA220GF is a 20A 240V GFCI breaker that GFCI trips at 6ma. The PA220GF is supposed to be less sensitive to false GCFI trips from VS pumps.
The PA220GF is a relabeled Siemens CB (QF220AP) although some say Pentair may have additional quality control and selects breakers less susceptible to false GFCI trips.
www.troublefreepool.com
Harmonics from the variable frequency drive can cause false GFCI trips. Pentair PA220GF is a 20A 240V GFCI breaker that GFCI trips at 6ma. The PA220GF is supposed to be less sensitive to false GCFI trips from VS pumps.
The PA220GF is a relabeled Siemens CB (QF220AP) although some say Pentair may have additional quality control and selects breakers less susceptible to false GFCI trips.
Electrical GFCI - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
https://mall.industry.siemens.com/mall/EN/US/Catalog/Product/?mlfb=US2:pA220GF
www.pentair.com
Resists false tripping (shielded to prevent RF interference).
Siemens 20 Amp Double Pole Type QPF2 GFCI Circuit Breaker US2:QF220AP - The Home Depot
Prevent a ground fault in construction applications like spas, hot tubs, kitchens or bathrooms with this Siemens Double Pole Type QPF GFCI Circuit Breaker.
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GFCI Circuit Breakers
Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) circuit breakers work faster and at more sensitive thresholds than conventional household circuit breakers. Required by the National Electric Code (NEC) standards for pool pumps, these GFCI breakers are the right choice in load centers supporting...
Resists false tripping (shielded to prevent RF interference).
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Thank you for the help. Anyone have an idea about the size of the breaker box I need coming up on the side of the pump? I appreciate your help so much! This is what I think I need.
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- Jul 21, 2013
- 66,235
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
That is a safety switch disconnect box and not a circuit breaker panel.
You really should coordinate with the electrician doing the work on what he wants to use. What is best depends on where it is going to be placed.
You really should coordinate with the electrician doing the work on what he wants to use. What is best depends on where it is going to be placed.