Hello to those in the know. I have what I think will be a quick question. The electrician who hooked up my Circupool RJ 60+ used a #2AWG bare copper wire instead of #8 and connected it directly to the heater instead of the bonding wire for either the pump or heater. Is this OK?
SWG bonding question
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Could you show us some pictures? Just want to be sure we are understanding what you are describing.
Here you go. The bonding wire from the SWG (shiny, new one) attached directly to heater.Is this OK vs being attached to the other bonding wire.
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The thicker gauge may not be a problem, but I do have a concern that the wire itself should be bonded directly to the bonding source (at motor) and not another piece of equipment. @JamesW your thoughts?
If he used a #2 then that is fine because its larger than #8. But it looks like a #8 in the picture.
If he used a self tap screw to hold the lug that is a violation, its needs to be a bolt and nut but I cannot tell from the picture. But I don't like taping off another piece of equipment like shown. Would be a better install if it was bonded to the motor.
If he used a self tap screw to hold the lug that is a violation, its needs to be a bolt and nut but I cannot tell from the picture. But I don't like taping off another piece of equipment like shown. Would be a better install if it was bonded to the motor.
The new bond wire looks like #8.
Why do you think it is #2.
The new bond wire should connect directly to the old bond wire with a copper split bolt.
Why do you think it is #2.
The new bond wire should connect directly to the old bond wire with a copper split bolt.
Because the wire was thicker and when I asked he said it was #2.
I’ll move the connection to the old bond wire and get a copper split bolt.
Can I just use a dab of silicone caulk to fill the hole in the heater when I remove the connection
Just push the wires together where they are already close and use a split bolt to connect them together.
Just leave the end connected to the heater where it is.
The new wire is probably #8.
I don't know why they would say that it's #2.
In any case, a split bolt is all you need.
Just leave the end connected to the heater where it is.
The new wire is probably #8.
I don't know why they would say that it's #2.
In any case, a split bolt is all you need.
Just push the two wires together wherever it's convenient and connect them with the split bolt.
Remove the nut on the split bolt so that you can slip the bolt onto the wires without needing to get to the ends of the wires.
Reinstall the nut and tighten.
Remove the nut on the split bolt so that you can slip the bolt onto the wires without needing to get to the ends of the wires.
Reinstall the nut and tighten.
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Thanks, the new wire is definitely bigger than the #8, but not much, maybe a #6? I assume I need a bigger split bolt?Just push the two wires together wherever it's convenient and connect them with the split bolt.
Remove the nut on the split bolt so that you can slip the bolt onto the wires without needing to get to the ends of the wires.
Reinstall the nut and tighten.
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Should I try this 1st?Just push the two wires together wherever it's convenient and connect them with the split bolt.
Remove the nut on the split bolt so that you can slip the bolt onto the wires without needing to get to the ends of the wires.
Reinstall the nut and tighten.
Blackburn #8 SOL/STR to #16 SOL/STR Split Bolt Wire Connector 8SBC-B2-5 - The Home Depot
Use the Blackburn #8 SOL/STR to #16 SOL/STR Split Bolt Connector to join 2 copper wires in power or grounding electrical connection applications. Copper alloy bolt and nut construction provides reliablewww.homedepot.com
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