JACCO
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i have a 2011 code book and i only see that pool pumps have to be on a gfi breaker. is this right or has it changed in 2014? the question is does a pool heater have to be on a gfi breaker or not ?
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The 2014 Code book dose not have any changes regarding water heaters for permanently installed swimming pools. I do not believe that the NEC article 680 requires GFCI protection for waters heaters in permanently installed pools but the AHJ or installation instructions for the heater may require it.
However, if you are working with a "storable pool" like the kind on would buy from a big box store, then yes All equipment must be GFCI protected according to 680.32
Personally I would put the heater on a GFCI any way.
However, if you are working with a "storable pool" like the kind on would buy from a big box store, then yes All equipment must be GFCI protected according to 680.32
Personally I would put the heater on a GFCI any way.
JACCO
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- ormond beach, FL.
i agree
i agree
I agree im going to put it on one . it is a permanent pool.
i agree
I agree im going to put it on one . it is a permanent pool.
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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Not required but it can't hurt if it makes you feel better. Not sure why it is not required but I have found nothing in the nec that would require gfci protection for pool heaters
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