well the 'pool guy' finally showed up.
they say they always request a timer on the pump motor, not the heater, and i guess rely on the protectants the heater has....
yanno, i always ask these 'pool/sauna/hot tub/appliance guys what they're used to seeing, just out of professional courtesy
but to be honest, i really don't think they have intricate knowledge of the product(s) they are selling
so anyways, everything conflicts here
the paperwork instructions vs. the online ones
the pool guy vs. either
everything vs. the nec
so....i've bonded it all up as much as i possibly could, and have everything operating on a GFI
that's one thing i'm not about to compromise on....
~S~