Power aluminum patio cover from pool panel?

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Any electricians - Is this instant death from lightning or will require bonding the standalone patio cover? I have a 60 amp load center at my equipment pad in the middle of the yard. I'm installing an aluminum patio cover nearby and was wondering what are the possibilities or pitfalls of trying to power the patio cover from the pad. It has 6 LED lights and one outlet. I'm trying to plan where to place conduit in the post footings for the cover. The other option is to run conduit or uf-b from my house panel but that requires deep trenching where I already have gas and electric running to the pool pad.

 

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House panel. Appears to be 100 amp.

 

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220 vs pump hayward 950, swcg, hayward 400 heater, 3 led pool lights, several smart switches and valve actuators are run by the panel.

 

[ajw22]

What are the specifications of the patio cover?

Is there an Installation Manual for the patio cover?

What is the distance from the patio cover to the pool?

Looks like your Load Center is powered by 30 amps, not 60 amps.

 

[strategy400]

What are the specifications of the patio cover?

Is there an Installation Manual for the patio cover?

What is the distance from the patio cover to the pool?

Looks like your Load Center is powered by 30 amps, not 60 amps.

The load center is 60 amps. It does appear to be fed by a 30 amp breaker. The nearest post to the pool will be about 6-7 feet. I haven't taken delivery of the patio kit or any instructions. The line feeding the load center is about 100 feet, if that matters. I suppose I'll install conduit in the footings to cover all possibilities.

 

[ajw22]

The load center is 60 amps. It does appear to be fed by a 30 amp breaker.

Then, it is effectively 30 amps.

The nearest post to the pool will be about 6-7 feet. I haven't taken delivery of the patio kit or any instructions.

Connecting to the pool bond grid is required within 5 feet of the water.

All else depends on what the patio cover installation instructions say.

The line feeding the load center is about 100 feet, if that matters. I

It doesn't.

suppose I'll install conduit in the footings to cover all possibilities.

Need to know the electrical specifications of the patio cover.

 

[patrickphimr]

Any electricians - Is this instant death from lightning or will require bonding the standalone patio cover? I have a 60 amp load center at my equipment pad in the middle of the yard. I'm installing an aluminum patio cover nearby and was wondering what are the possibilities or pitfalls of trying to power the patio cover from the pad aluminum patio cover. It has 6 LED lights and one outlet. I'm trying to plan where to place conduit in the post footings for the cover. The other option is to run conduit or uf-b from my house panel but that requires deep trenching where I already have gas and electric running to the pool pad.
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To ensure safety, you should bond the aluminum patio cover to the grounding system. Lightning can pose a risk, so proper bonding will prevent dangerous currents. As for powering the patio cover, using the 60-amp load center is fine if the total load is within capacity (6 LED lights and one outlet should be safe), but make sure to follow electrical code. Running conduit through the post footings is a good idea for protection. If trenching from the house panel is too complex, using the equipment pad may be easier, but confirm with a licensed electrician for the best approach.