GFCI protection

[doyouknow]

GFCI protection is required around water.

How do you provide GFCI protection for a 30A, 240V receptacle on a 30A, 240V, 2 pole circuit breaker?

It is for a immersed baptistry water heater.

The manufacturer (Wadsworth) of the panel has been out of business for a long time. I have not been able to locate any protection above 20A.

Is there an alternative to a GFCI protection device?

[ November 22, 2005, 06:12 PM: Message edited by: doyouknow ]

 

[iwire]

Re: GFCI protection

You can buy a two pole 30 amp GFCI breaker.

FYI a GFCI is most likely not required for that application.

It is not a bad idea.

 

[jimwalker]

Re: GFCI protection

I would think it needs to be treated the same as an indoor heated pool.I too thinks its a good idea to use a gfci breaker.$50 might just save a life.If possable i would prefer to see it hardwired.

 

[LawnGuyLandSparky]

Re: GFCI protection

Have you considered adding a small 2, 4 or 6 pole sub-panel made recently by a manufacturer that isn't out of business? Would help nwhen the next 2 or 4 circuits are needed and pay for itself by not needing ancient breakers.

 

[charlie b]

Re: GFCI protection

What is the purpose of the new circuit? Does it have to do with the pool itself? If there will be anything with a wire in reach of a person in the pool, extra care is certainly worth taking. Have you read this thread?