Pool Switch

[guschash]

I have Homeowner that has been pulling the cord out of the receptacle in the garage that feeds his pool pump motor. Well all that pulling out the wires in plug finally shorted out and sparks flew. Well for one things the cord did not have a ground wire and another thing the receptacle was not GFIC protected. I would like to put the pool motor on a switch by the motor but the problem is there's the pool and the motor and the garage,maybe 2ft. Whoever did this put the motor right on top of the pool. All concrete, all the way around the pool. Small yard no room. I know 680.22(C) says acceptable within 5ft but how about 2ft?

 

[mdshunk]

I know 680.22(C) says acceptable within 5ft but how about 2ft?

2 feet is less than 5 feet.

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

Keep reading untill you get to the part about twist lock if within 5 feet and 3 foot cord

 

[Davis9]

How about hardwiring the pump and putting it on a Time-clock?

Tom

 

[mpd]

a timeclock is still a switch, check the pump motor also for minimum distance from the pool, i'm thinking 4 1/2 feet

jim w

the twistlock receptacle cannot be within 5ft, it cannot be less than 5ft from the inside wall of the pool

 

[Davis9]

Right it is a switch and it could be listed for use closer than 5'. 680.22(C)

Tom

Time clock's are usually lockable and can be remotely mounted to satisfy 430.102(B) Exc (a).

 

[Cavie]

Time clocks can not be disconects. They are lockable covers to prevent tampering but the clock will turn it on.

 

[Davis9]

Even if they are rated for the HP etc? The clock will turn it on if proper procedure is not followed. I.E. Take out the dogs, no? They do have an On/Off switch in them.

Tom