I've been asked to hookup a portable pump motor with an on motor shutoff switch. The motor is 120Vac, capacitor start design and was requested to have a 25ft. cord attached. I've looked in the NEC2005 edition and have not had much luck on finding portable pump applications. It will be used with flexible hosing in indoor and outdoor areas and can't promise that the person using it will use GFIC protection. I believe this is not allowed, but, I can't prove it through my research so far. Can anyone help with this? Much thanks if you can.
Portable pump motor connection
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electricman2
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Re: Portable pump motor connection
I am not really sure what you are asking, but if the pump is cord and plug connected the location of the receptacle would determine whether it is GFCI protected or not.
I am not really sure what you are asking, but if the pump is cord and plug connected the location of the receptacle would determine whether it is GFCI protected or not.
Re: Portable pump motor connection
To clarify a little, the request was to mount a shutoff switch on the pump motor and that switch box have a cord and plug attached to it so it could be plugged in wherever. This configuration, as asked, doesn't ensure a safe hookup due to the fact it can be plugged into a non-GFI outlet by a layperson. I'm unsure as to what NEC regulation would cover this.
To clarify a little, the request was to mount a shutoff switch on the pump motor and that switch box have a cord and plug attached to it so it could be plugged in wherever. This configuration, as asked, doesn't ensure a safe hookup due to the fact it can be plugged into a non-GFI outlet by a layperson. I'm unsure as to what NEC regulation would cover this.
LawnGuyLandSparky
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I would think Underwriters Labs would have the say-so on anything after the cord & plug mounted to the portable pump itself. You can get pumps with 16-25 foot cords from pool & pond supply companies. I doubt you'll find a submersible pump wit a switch attached to the motor.
I would think Underwriters Labs would have the say-so on anything after the cord & plug mounted to the portable pump itself. You can get pumps with 16-25 foot cords from pool & pond supply companies. I doubt you'll find a submersible pump wit a switch attached to the motor.
electricman2
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Re: Portable pump motor connection
NEC does not concern itself with utilization equipment, only the wiring system up to the receptacle.
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Re: Portable pump motor connection
There is information in Art 430 on motors and motor controllers, which would apply to your applicaiton, even if cord connected
Every motor requires a disconnecting means, the plug
Every motor requires a controller, a switch
Every motor requires overload protection, but this varies with the hp and how controlled. Take a look at 430.32
There is information in Art 430 on motors and motor controllers, which would apply to your applicaiton, even if cord connected
Every motor requires a disconnecting means, the plug
Every motor requires a controller, a switch
Every motor requires overload protection, but this varies with the hp and how controlled. Take a look at 430.32
mdshunk
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Re: Portable pump motor connection
It sounds like you're taking what would normally be a permanently installed pump and making a portable appliance out of it. No?
It sounds like you're taking what would normally be a permanently installed pump and making a portable appliance out of it. No?
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