Hayward Pool Products says NOT to install GFCI breaker on their 240v HeatPumps

[gadfly56]

It's actually "wreaking" havoc. ~ Courtesy of your local Grammar Police.

Well I don't know, sounds like the situation stinks pretty good.

 

[GoldDigger]

It's actually "wreaking" havoc. ~ Courtesy of your local Grammar Police.

It's the requirement for AFCI that reeks.

 

[texie]

It's actually "wreaking" havoc. ~ Courtesy of your local Grammar Police.

Yes, you are correct. I should be more careful.

 

[kwired]

I understand "outlet" and it may be a loophole, but assume I supply a HVAC condenser wiring straight from a breaker in an outside meter combo (in sight from the unit)... No outlet, no GFCI, correct ??

There is an NEC defined "outlet" for every load, exact location of the "outlet" may be up for debate at times though.

I believe an electrocution incident involving a compromised EGC to an outdoor HVAC unit was a major factor into this code change. Whether you think that is right or wrong reason for the change, I'll let you come to your own conclusion. I do know from reading posts here that apparently HVAC equipment has not been required to meet the low leakage current requirements that would be needed for reliable operation if applied to a GFCI protected circuit.

 

[Fred B]

It's the requirement for AFCI that reeks.

But outside receptacles and outlets don't require AFCI so the pool heater shouldn't be requiring it.