wet niche light grounding post question

[Stevenfyeager]

In a pool wet niche light, the grounding post is basically that, only a "post" with a screw in the end of it. I assume I need to install a ring terminal on the stranded # 8 ground wire in order to secure it ? Also, I have ordered 'Aquabond' to seal this connection. Any suggestions ? Thank you !

 

[Little Bill]

Some have a lug, but if a screw, a ring connector will work. I'm not familiar with "Aquabond", is that a listed potting compound?
Also, there should be a lug on the outside for the equipotential bond.

 

[Stevenfyeager]

Some have a lug, but if a screw, a ring connector will work. I'm not familiar with "Aquabond", is that a listed potting compound?
Also, there should be a lug on the outside for the equipotential bond.

Yes, the outside is bonded with a solid #8. I hope Aquabond is a listed compound, I saw it when I was looking for that compound on line.
Thank you.

 

[Stevenfyeager]

Yes, the outside is bonded with a solid #8. I hope Aquabond is a listed compound, I saw it when I was looking for that compound on line.
Thank you.

I just checked, it is UL listed as a potting compound.

 

[Little Bill]

I just checked, it is UL listed as a potting compound.

Just a FYI, put rubber/vinyl gloves on when mixing and applying the compound. It doesn't come off your hands very easy!

 

[Stevenfyeager]

Just a FYI, put rubber/vinyl gloves on when mixing and applying the compound. It doesn't come off your hands very easy!

Thanks you !

 

[LarryFine]

Just a FYI, put rubber/vinyl gloves on when mixing and applying the compound. It doesn't come off your hands very easy!

 

[shortcircuit2]

I have not seen a direct burial "ring connector" for connecting a #8 solid on a wet niche


I just pigtail the #8 going around an inground pool with a DB burndy and land the wire in the post and tighten the set screw.

 

[augie47]

I have not seen a direct burial "ring connector" for connecting a #8 solid on a wet niche


I just pigtail the #8 going around an inground pool with a DB burndy and land the wire in the post and tighten the set screw.

I believe he is referring to the #8 on the inside of the wet niche.

 

[Little Bill]

I believe he is referring to the #8 on the inside of the wet niche.

He was!

 

[shortcircuit2]

I believe he is referring to the #8 on the inside of the wet niche.

Opps...I see that now.

On the inside I just strip the #8 insulated copper wire and slip it in the hole on the post...tighten the screw. Cover it with the potting compound. Never used a ring terminal?