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maclance
Aug 5, 2009, 07:24 PM
Hi,
What size and type of wire do I need to run from the electrical panel to the pump for an above ground pool that is 150 away?

ballengerb1
Aug 6, 2009, 07:18 PM
What is your voltage and amps requirement? Most above ground pools all use 120 but I need to be sure. What gauge wire is on the pump motor right now?

maclance
Aug 6, 2009, 08:46 PM
The pump is a 0-1086-020 pool power pak 2= 115 vac-60 hz 3450 rpm 1 hp 10.0 amp motor. It is double insulated. It will be pluged into a Goldline controls aqua trol clorine generator control box that is 110-130vac 60hz 15 amp unit. It is 145 feet from the panel to a location 10 feet from the pool, The control box has a 3 ft
cord with non locking end ,(twist type). The pump is used and unfortunately we discovered tonight it was wired with a 18 gauge 25 foot extension cord. The terminal plate is missing as well so I can't answer the second part of your question knowing the proper cord will need to be installed along with the terminal cover.