Swimming pool pump - 03/27/23 02:05 PM
I just purchased a variable speed pool pump. I want to add a surge protector because of the electronics on it.
I don't have any room in my main service panel, (Murray R256EB1A).
So thought i would replace my old timer box with a sub panel at pump itself, about 100 ft away. My feed wire is UF 12-2 with ground so there is no neutral wire, 240 V.
My questions are:
1) Best way to make room in Main panel and add surge protector?
2) Would it be better/easier to just add a surge protector in the sub panel?
Is it possible to install a surge protector without having neutral wire in the sub panel?
Can i install a GFCI breaker in the sub panel with no neutral wire? Would the breaker and GFCI connect to ground
instead?
The sub panel would feed the pool pump, 240V and a deck that only has couple lights on it.
I have considered putting Quadplex breaker in Main and combining 2 breakers to free up a 20A breaker to attach a surge protector to but have not found one compatible with my panel.
I don't have any room in my main service panel, (Murray R256EB1A).
So thought i would replace my old timer box with a sub panel at pump itself, about 100 ft away. My feed wire is UF 12-2 with ground so there is no neutral wire, 240 V.
My questions are:
1) Best way to make room in Main panel and add surge protector?
2) Would it be better/easier to just add a surge protector in the sub panel?
Is it possible to install a surge protector without having neutral wire in the sub panel?
Can i install a GFCI breaker in the sub panel with no neutral wire? Would the breaker and GFCI connect to ground
instead?
The sub panel would feed the pool pump, 240V and a deck that only has couple lights on it.
I have considered putting Quadplex breaker in Main and combining 2 breakers to free up a 20A breaker to attach a surge protector to but have not found one compatible with my panel.