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do I need a ground rod for a swimming pool? Can you site the NEC section?

Asked Jun 13, 2012, 07:14 AM — 6 Answers
Just recieved answer on ground rod for above ground metal fame swimming pool. Thank you tkrussell. I understand bonding the metal parts. With the supplying branch circuit being 20 amps, a #12 conductor will run back to panel. I thought a ground rod was needed for lightning protection. Can you give me a NEC section on this. I dodn't have a code book anymore.

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Jun 13, 2012, 07:19 AM


I cannot provide a section of Code, since it does not exist and is not required, and should not be installed.
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Jun 13, 2012, 01:11 PM


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I cannot provide a section of Code, since it does not exist and is not required, and should not be installed.
I couldn't have said it better.
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Jun 14, 2012, 07:48 PM
Why would one have a 20 amp circuit running to an above ground pool???
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Jun 14, 2012, 10:07 PM
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Why would one have a 20 amp circuit running to an above ground pool???
I am tired of pedaling a bicycle powered generator to run the pump motor.
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Jun 15, 2012, 03:56 AM


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Why would one have a 20 amp circuit running to an above ground pool???
This question makes no sense.
Why would one not have a 20A circuit running to an above ground pool pump? What else would you suggest?
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Jun 15, 2012, 05:39 AM
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This question makes no sense.
Why would one not have a 20A circuit running to an above ground pool pump? What else would you suggest?
Sorry.I wasn't thinking,,you need a pool filter and pump. MY bad
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