Pool

[sparkyjpb]

Does a hardwired 220 volt 20 amp circuit that supplies an inground swimming pool motor need to be GFI protected?

 

[stickboy1375]

Does a hardwired 220 volt 20 amp circuit that supplies an inground swimming pool motor need to be GFI protected?

No, but I believe that changed in the 2008.

 

[brantmacga]

No, but I believe that changed in the 2008.

Yes it did change in the '08 code. Any 15A or 20A breaker feeding a pump must be GFI protected.

 

[overmyhead]

say what

say what

so are we talking all 15 and 20 amp single pole and two pole?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

so are we talking all 15 and 20 amp single pole and two pole?

This is from 2008

680.22(B) GFCI Protection. Outlets supplying pool pump motors from branch circuits with short-circuit and ground-fault protection rated 15 or 20 amperes, 125 volt or 240 volt, single phase, whether by receptacle or direct connection, shall be provided with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.

 

[guschash]

In Michigan, yes. Inspector make me use GFIC breakers,even after I showed him the code book.