|
1 members (Scott35),
474
guests, and
13
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 3
OP
Junior Member
|
hi, is a pool located above ground or partially in the ground that has a depth greater than 42" and a length greater than 18' considered a "permanently installed pool"? i think it is.
i also think that a plug and cord connected motor of less than 1 h.p. can not use a 20A plug end.
i also think that the cord can not be longer than 3' for a permanently installed pool.
i also think that the outlet for this pump/motor can not be fed from an exisitng RECEPTACLE and must come from a panelboard. that the outlet can not be any closer than 5' if it meets all the requirements..
i also think that the feeder must be installed in conduit and can not be installed using UF cable.
i also think that the convenience (required) outlet CAAN be fed by a UF cable and CAN be tapped from an exisitng outlet.
I also think that ALL METAL parts of this "permantly installed" above ground pool MUST be GROUNDED. this pool has metal supports/braces all around and a metal ladder and pool walls!
these are just a few of the rules! i doubt many pool shops can be aware of all the rules. they try not to tell the customer what is really involved electrically so that they do not lose a sale. then the ec has to take all the flack because said homeowner doesnt want to pay $600 to have the pool hooked up by a qualified person.
there are pool companies here giving electrical advice and costing electrical contractors money.
i say they need to stick to selling pools and stay out of the electrical side of it.
anybody have any thoughts on the subject?
sincerely,
chick & frodo
[This message has been edited by chick (edited 07-15-2003).]
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,081
Member
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,116 Likes: 4
Member
|
Chick, Same thing with Hot Tubs. They want to sell the model with the 240v Heater and the extra pumps but don't mention that the customer may need a service upgrade to get it installed properly. I stopped giving estimates on Pools and Hot Tubs long ago. Bill
Bill
|
|
|
Posts: 70
Joined: January 2002
|
|
|
|
|