whirlpool tubs proper bonding for the moter housing. Usually I install a #8 solid to the nearest cold water pipe when it is metalic. where would you suggest putting this bond when non metalic pipe is used. The local inspector told me to take the solid #8 to the panel ground.
motor bonding for tubs
- Thread starter mflaxman
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No bonding is required in this application. See 680.74, the only metal parts that must be bonded together are parts that come contact with the CIRCULATING water. Do a forum search for "Poll for Inspectors" to see much discussion on this matter.
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Agreed. Even if the circulating water piping was metallic you still would only need to bond that piping to the pump motor. There is no requirement to take the #8 back to a panel.
rcarroll
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- Fort Collins, Colorado
Take a look a 680.26 FPN. If you don't need to take the #8 bond to the panel for a pool, you dang sure don't need to take it to the panel from a hydro tub.
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