Request for info

[Lxnxjxhx]

I have a backyard pond 2/3rds the size of a bathtub and a 120v pump in it is on a GF device.
A plastic membrane lines the pond so I guess the water is not grounded, although it does circulate over stones.
Should I install a grounded wire into the water to trip the GF the moment the pump fails rather than having some grounded person be the test subject for the GF device?

 

[mdshunk]

Wheels reinvented, while you wait.

 

[iwire]

I am closing this thread.

This is the 5th thread you have started with the same title "Request for Info"

Start figuring out some thread names that relate to the subject and can be distinguished from each other.

 

[chris kennedy]

I have a backyard pond 2/3rds the size of a bathtub and a 120v pump in it is on a GF device.
A plastic membrane lines the pond so I guess the water is not grounded, although it does circulate over stones.
Should I install a grounded wire into the water to trip the GF the moment the pump fails rather than having some grounded person be the test subject for the GF device?

It's not a pool.

682.33 Equipotential Planes and Bonding of Equipotential Planes.
An equipotential plane shall be installed where required in this section to mitigate step and touch voltages at electrical equipment.
(A) Areas Requiring Equipotential Planes. Equipotential planes shall be installed adjacent to all outdoor service equipment or disconnecting means that control equipment in or on water, that have a metallic enclosure and controls accessible to personnel, and that are likely to become energized. The equipotential plane shall encompass the area around the equipment and shall extend from the area directly below the equipment out not less than 900 mm (36 in.) in all directions from which a person would be able to stand and come in contact with the equipment.
(B) Areas Not Requiring Equipotential Planes. Equipotential planes shall not be required for the controlled equipment supplied by the service equipment or disconnecting means. All circuits rated not more than 60 amperes at 120 through 250 volts, single phase, shall have GFCI protection.
(C) Bonding. Equipotential planes shall be bonded to the electrical grounding system. The bonding conductor shall be solid copper, insulated, covered or bare, and not smaller than 8 AWG. Connections shall be made by exothermic welding or by listed pressure connectors or clamps that are labeled as being suitable for the purpose and are of stainless steel, brass, copper, or copper alloy.

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