Swimming pool wiring

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Wes G

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Not having any extensive experience with swimming pools, I am looking for input.
1. As far as I know, it would be permissible to run a cable from the panel in a pool equipment room to a load other than specified in Code article 680 part II, that is in another area. Is this correct?
2. It is my understanding that it is permissible to run a feeder cable to pool equipment if it is in conduit once it enters the room containing the pool or pool equipment. Am I right?
3. I am unsure as to what would be required as far as the wiring from an existing house panel to a subpanel for an added pool equipment room. Would I have to run conduit all the way between the two?
 
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As to question 1, I'm not aware of anything that would prohibit this as long as the existing panel and feeder are able to handle the added load.

For questions 2 and 3 See Section 680.25 for wiring methods and equipment grounding conductor requirements.
 
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For questions 2 and 3 See Section 680.25 for wiring methods and equipment grounding conductor requirements.
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I am aware that 680.25 requires conduit for pool installations to be in conduit. There seemed to be uncertainty from some I had comunicated with re. cable installed in conduit.

I have had a question as to the transition between areas that require conduit and those that don't in non hazardous areas. Is it permissible just start the conduit at the structure portion that has this requirement?
Wes
 
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What type of cable wiring method are you talking about?

680.25(B) requires an insulated equipment grounding conductor to be brought with the feeder.

Chris
 
raider1 said:
What type of cable wiring method are you talking about?

680.25(B) requires an insulated equipment grounding conductor to be brought with the feeder.

Chris
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In the case of an underground cable, URD. As a cable between an existing panel in a house and a sub panel in an attached equipment room, SER cable.

I had missed the "insulated" part of that section. Thanks.

Do you know why the EGC is required to be insulated? If it is bonded to the box and you are using steel conduit it doesn't appear to make sense.

Do I understand correctly that SEMC is not allowed either by itself? If used would it have to be in a conduit?
 
Wes G said:
Do you know why the EGC is required to be insulated? If it is bonded to the box and you are using steel conduit it doesn't appear to make sense.
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I have yet to meet anyone who can explain this question. Most people say to protect it from damage. Doesn't make sense

Do I understand correctly that SEMC is not allowed either by itself? If used would it have to be in a conduit?
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Whay is semc?? service entrance mc cable???
 
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