Since I can't seem to find anyone in my area, I thought I would make a post on here to see if another member knows of one fairly close to my area. I have tried several electricians here and none of them have a clue about pools it seems. I seem to have a very serious bonding issue and I need professional help to solve the problem.
Qualified pool electrician in Western TN or surrounding area
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Have you tried calling any pool builders and asking who they use for this kind of thing? Or maybe the pool store and talking to a long time employee if there is one there. I wish I had more help for you 
Have you tried calling any pool builders and asking who they use for this kind of thing? Or maybe the pool store and talking to a long time employee if there is one there. I wish I had more help for you
I have. The pool builder I use, I don't want that electrician coming back out. They did a hack job on some stuff. Another company sent their guy out and he said that amount wouldn't hurt us and not to worry about it...okay. And the other company said their electrician would not come out if they didn't install the pool for liability reasons. That's why I'm stuck... I have also had 2 other electricians come out with the same results. I have now contacted 2 more electricians to see if they could come out. I told them I have the electrical code that needs to be followed.
blakeusa
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Do you know what the problem is? or what are you trying to solve. ?
The bonding wire (thick copper wire) is normally attached to the pool structure and any lights, stairs or metal components of your pool and then is buried under the decking and returns at your pool equipment. At the equipment pad the wire is then attached to pumps, chlorinators, etc any electrical equipment. This creates a safe grounding path for any stray electricity.
An inspection is required by the towns on pools to specifically check this wire and other things. Was an inspection down by the town's building inspector?
If you know what exactly needs to be done it is a lot easier to hire and direct a vendor or contractor - or at least be able to explain what you want done and how you want it done.
Most electricians should be able to handle pool issues except automation as they kinda have a learning curve.
Or call the building inspector and ask him or her for a recommendation.
The bonding wire (thick copper wire) is normally attached to the pool structure and any lights, stairs or metal components of your pool and then is buried under the decking and returns at your pool equipment. At the equipment pad the wire is then attached to pumps, chlorinators, etc any electrical equipment. This creates a safe grounding path for any stray electricity.
An inspection is required by the towns on pools to specifically check this wire and other things. Was an inspection down by the town's building inspector?
If you know what exactly needs to be done it is a lot easier to hire and direct a vendor or contractor - or at least be able to explain what you want done and how you want it done.
Most electricians should be able to handle pool issues except automation as they kinda have a learning curve.
Or call the building inspector and ask him or her for a recommendation.
I will secodn the idea of calling teh local building inspector, as they tend to know who is who. I say that with teh caveat that if your pool was done without permit, you might be opening up a can of worms that you dont want to deal with.
Yes, I have a whole other thread on the issue titled "slight shock." We have determined the bonding grid is the issue. Every electrician that has come out has told me "it's not enough voltage to hurt you, I wouldn't worry about it." I want it fixed. We shouldn't feel anything.
I made this thread in hopes of someone knowing a qualified electrician around my area.