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Do you need to find the outlet at a hardware store, electrical store or around your pool area? At your pool area - GFCI's can sometimes be found around the pool equipment pad. Sometimes they are located just off the deep end of the pool at the edge of the deck straight back from the pool light if your pool has a light. However these fixtures do not have any access to an outlet. It is usually just a GFCI fixture. GFCI's can sometimes be found in shrubbery surrounding the pool. You just have to hunt for it in those locations. And there are the instances where no GFCI is provided. There may also be a GFCI in the circuit breaker box but this one will not have an outlet. What is your need for an outlet? If you have a pool light that does not have a GFCI in the system you then need to call a qualified swimming pool electrician or a qualified pool tech to install one. There are special requirements for this application.
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How do you install an electric pool pump I've already hooked up the wiring and it's been working fine for three month's. Then the breaker tripped now it keeps tripping when I try to turn pump back on?
=== === Any socket outlets or wiring to pumps, etc must be protected by a GFCI, not only by the main circuit breaker on the house AC power supply panel.Sounds like there is water somewhere in the circuit and that is causing the GFCI to keep tripping every time you press the RESET button. The GFCI is doing its job to protect you and your family from electrocution.Turn off all power at the main panel and then check all wiring, junction boxes, outlets, etc. in the circuit for water. Every part of the circuit must be allowed to dry thoroughly before the GFCI will allow you to reset it. Then be sure to protect any connections in the circuit from getting any water spray or splashes in future.Really this work should be done by a licensed electrician who will know exactly where to check and what to do to make your electric pool pump - and any socket outlets in the same circuit - safe to use in future.Is the distance from the panel to the pool very far or long, A ground fault breaker is looking for a difference in potential the longer the distance the more sensitive they become. What you may have to do is put a ground fault outlet by the pump and put the wiring in a regular breaker. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.If you do this work yourself, always turn off the powerat the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work AND always use a meter or voltage indicator to insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
When converting a polarized 2 prong to 3 prong outlet is it safe to use a radiator pipe that goes to ground as ground with a GFCI outlet when there is no other ground or cold water pipe nearby?
If you asked this question because you have no experience of working on the latest household power circuits and you hope to get enough information on this site to be able to do the job properly and safely, it is best to warn you not to rely on getting accurate information from this site about such a potentially dangerous subject. By asking this question you probably aren't quite ready to take on this particular task. Whether it is legal or illegal to use a radiator pipe going into the ground instead of running a proper ground wire do this job depends entirely on the Wiring Codes or Regulations for the locality (Town/State) and on the exact location of the GFCI outlet: if it is anywhere that is subject to water splashes or spray - such as a pool-side area, or in any room supplied with running water pipes, such as a kitchen, bathroom, shower room, etc. - in many places nowadays it is actually illegal to attempt to do this kind of work unless you are already a licensed electrician. Really, don't do this one yourself. Electricity is far too dangerous to handle if you don't already know your local Wiring Codes or Regulations or you have not been trained how to do this work. For your own safety and that of anyone else who may to use the appliance connected to that outlet, ask a professional licensed electrician to advise you or to do the work for you. If you do this work yourself, always turn off the power at the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work AND always use a meter or voltage indicatorto insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
When taking power from one phase of a 240 Volt circuit to make a 15A 120 Volt circuit how do you fuse the new circuit?
Don't do this! The fuses and breakers on a 240 Volt circuit should be left as they are, to supply 240 Volt appliances and nothing else. It is only safe to install a new 120 volt circuit by fitting a new 15 Amp breaker and run new wiring of the correct size for the length of run, all the way from the breaker panel to the new 120 Volt socket outlet.Before you do this you must check the wiring code for your locality (town/state) to be sure you know if the new circuit needs a protective device such as a GFCI or RCD.In most places a GFCI or RCD will be mandatory if the new socket outlet is to be installed in a place that is likely to be subject to water spray, wet or damp floors, walls or ceilings. This includes kitchens, bathrooms or shower rooms, or anywhere outside the building such as pool areas. As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Where can I find electric motors online?
One online store you can buy electric motors at is "ElectricMotors.com" They have a pretty good range of motors to choose from like jet pump, compressors, conveyors and pool motors.
How do you wire a control box for a pool?
Suggest you get a manual for the control box. Pool controls can be very complex and depend on lots of things. Your heater type, things like multi-speed motors and actuator valve control all add complexity. You also don't say if you need information on high or low voltage side of the wiring. If you have a specific question try that instead of broader question you have posed.
Is a GFCI breaker required for an electric pool heater?
Yes, a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) breaker is required for an electric pool heater to ensure safety by quickly shutting off power in case of a ground fault or electrical leakage. It helps protect against the risk of electrical shock in wet environments like around a pool.
Are intex swimming pool pumps electric?
All swimming pool pumps are run with electricity.
How do you find and repair an electrical short in an inground pool light fixture and wall switch?
You need the proper tools and the qualifications to do this job. Call a qualified swimming pool electrician or pool tech to do the job to code and install a GFCI. k
Do swimming pool pumps require GFCI breakers?
If a pump motor receptacle is located between 6' - 10' from the inside pool wall, the receptacle must be a single twist-lock outlet, grounded, and GFCI protected. Maximum flexible cord length for pump is 3 Ft.
How can you run a 115V outlet to your pool pump if you have 110V outlets outside?
You can run a wire from one of the outdoor outlets. 110, 115, and 120 volt circuits are pretty much interchangeable. An appliance rated for one of these will work fine on any of them. You may need to check the pump's amperage to be sure it isn't greater than the capacity of the circuit breaker. You need to check the NEC concerning pool pumps. The pump must be GFCI protected. A licensed electrician should be consulted to ensure this pool system is done correctly and for the safety of people using the pool.
What can you do to avert a hazard with an above ground pool and an attached electrical 240v pool filter system if the filter falls into the water?
Put the filter system on the ground where it cannot possibly fall into the pool. Also have the system run through a GFCI circuit. GFCI outlet... does that stop the flow of electricity when the filter hits the water? I was thinking more along the lines of rambunctious idiotic teenagers throwing the unit into the pool. (God knows they've thrown everything else in there...) I think next year I'll attach it to a large board, so it isn't so maneuverable. Many thanks for your reply! Your entire pool electrical service MUST be GFCI protected according to NEC requirements. The pool should absolutely NOT be used if it's not done this way. The GFCI system is to protect lives! Humm, I cannot understand how a filter the large tank can just fall into the water. Same with the pump. ????????? Firstly, the filter has no power to it 110v 220v or otherwise.
Why should a ground fault interrupter be used with portable electric motor?
Unless the motor is used for SPA/pool type use, it does not need a GFCI. Motors can cause nusiance GFCI trips due to sparking at start up. Ideally motors should be operated on dedicated circuits.
What size amp circuit breaker should be used for a pool light?
The pool light is usually on a 15 amp circuit. The breaker feeding this circuit must have a GFCI rating.
What measurement you need to find a swimming pool?
Length of the perimeter and the depth. Is it a diving pool?
How do you build a pool slide?
depends on the type of pool you have. the easiest is really just to buy one at a local pool and outdoor furnishing outlet.
my above pool is a stze 15x48what size do i need?
Lucky for you that you have the perfect sized pool! You should not need more than 15x48 and if you find that you do, perhaps you should look into an in ground pool instead?
How do you find a leak in a large cement pool?
First you need to determine if your pool is leaking, check out our website tritonunderwater.com for tips.
