Pool pump disconnect

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Craigv said:
I doubt there will be any changes either, just stating my opinion that there is room for improvement. An instant "off" button on spa-side controls would be exceedingly easy and cheap for manufacturers to implement, rather than delayed or non-labeled pump controls.
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What they have been putting on the market has been meeting listing requirements - they likely aren't going to go much further then that.
 
Though not "labeled" an emergency disconnect, you still have to have a disconnect "within sight" of and no closer than 5' for a residential spa. Since an emergency switch is allowed "within sight", I don't really see any difference in the two other than the "clearly labeled" part required on a non-dwelling spa.

I usually place the GFCI disconnect as close as possible to the tub and explain to the customer that they should use that in case of an emergency and not depend on the control panel.
 
Little Bill said:
Though not "labeled" an emergency disconnect, you still have to have a disconnect "within sight" of and no closer than 5' for a residential spa. Since an emergency switch is allowed "within sight", I don't really see any difference in the two other than the "clearly labeled" part required on a non-dwelling spa.
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I kind of tried to say most of what you said but maybe didn't do such a great job of it.

I will add that when it comes to "emergency shut off" purposes all that is required is to stop the pump, you don't have to disconnect all ungrounded conductors like you do with a disconnecting means intended to be opened when servicing the equipment. One switch can serve both purposes.
 
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