doughboy above ground pool bonding?

[GetWiredNy]

Does anyone know how to bond these pools? uprights are plastic and theres a metal band on top and one on bottom of pool walls, thats it. No where to put lugs. Inspector came out to look and he even scratched his head and is going to get back to me this week. Any insight would be appreciated.

 

[iwire]

Does anyone know how to bond these pools? uprights are plastic and theres a metal band on top and one on bottom of pool walls, thats it. No where to put lugs. Inspector came out to look and he even scratched his head and is going to get back to me this week. Any insight would be appreciated.

How deep is this pool?

 

[GoldDigger]

You may only need a water bond, which can be done with s section of pipe.

 

[iwire]

From Doughboys web site.

More than 65 years ago, Doughboy forever changed outdoor family entertainment with the introduction of the first portable, storable, above ground swimming pool.

i may be mistaken but I believe that means no bonding at all required by the NEC.

 

[Little Bill]

From Doughboys web site.






i may be mistaken but I believe that means no bonding at all required by the NEC.

Only if it's 42" or less can it be a portable/storable according to the NEC.
Over 42" and it's treated as a permanent pool.

 

[iwire]

Only if it's 42" or less can it be a portable/storable according to the NEC.
Over 42" and it's treated as a permanent pool.

I assume the Doughboy knows that, it would be a selling point.

 

[Little Bill]

I assume the Doughboy knows that, it would be a selling point.

From my experience, pool mfg and stores will say about anything to make a sale!:happyyes:

 

[iwire]

GetWiredNy

Little Bill is of course correct, 42" is the cut off and do not trust sales info.

That said I think you will find you are dealing with a storable pool.

Storable Swimming, Wading, or Immersion Pool. Those that are constructed on or above the ground and are capable of holding water to a maximum depth of 1.0 m (42 in.), or a pool with nonmetallic, molded polymeric walls or inflatable fabric walls regardless of dimension.