Above ground pool

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Here is the question I am bringing 3each #12s,1 each #12 green and 1 each#10 green from an outside junction across 35 feet of yard in a lengths of 3/4"pvc 10 inchs down. To a spot 6 foot away from above the ground pool where I plan to put the pump.
My thinking was drill a hole or use 1 of the existing screws that put the inside metal liner together remove the outside nut attach a terminal lug to it then run a piece of #8 bare copper from the lug to the "Unistrut" station I built to support the twin gfcis inside a 2 gang pvc box.
I plan on drilling a #12 hole threading the hole attaching a second lug on the unistrut. Then taking the other end of the #8 to it and attaching to the same unistrut. Then attaching the extra #10 that I ran thru the 3/4" pvc thru the side of the pvc box thus bonding the pool liner to the unistrut then onto the house at the outside junction box.Attaching a "IN-USE" cover.
Do I still need a ground rod at the unistrut area?
No permit just dedicated to doing things at the code or slightly better than the code.Cause its the right thing to do.
 
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Start with the pipe. 18" deep no less. Why unistrut? Sounds like an eyesore. Why two gfci's? If the receptacle for the pump is between 5 and ten feet from the pool it must be of the locking type. You do need a general use receptacle but it has to be at least ten feet from the pool. As for bonding, solid #8 to connect all metal parts together and attached to the lug on the motor. No ground rod, no bond wire back to the panel. I suggest reading 680 very carefully as it sound like you are in way over your head. Pun intended.
 
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"No permit just dedicated to doing things at the code or slightly better than the code.Cause its the right thing to do."

That is very good indeed, and you have come to the right place for the proper info.
Like has been mentioned, I think you need to read 680.26 & 300.5 first, then come back with the questions you may have. Always a great way to learn.
BTW- your method needs some fine tuning. ;)
 
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