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    Dec 8, 2007, 08:06 PM
    Electrical Shock protection on jettubs and pools
    There was a fatal accident weeks back on a faulty light on a pool,:eek:

    The idea is to protect myself installed jettub motor from harming anybody and to
    Buy protection devices for pool lights. It seems that is fairly simple to put a current sensing swith at about 5 ma CFI class A plug adapter to the lights and motor.. I am answering my own question, not sure if it's the right answer, where do I buy it and is there anything extra I shoud do.
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    Dec 9, 2007, 06:33 AM
    A standard 5 Ma GFI device, either a circuit breaker or receptacle style, should be available at electrical supply distributors, or at hardware stores.

    Each device at a pool or tub, needs protecting, including the pump motor, all lighting fixtures, and any outlet nearby.

    All metal within 5 feet of a pool or tub needs to be bonded together and grounded, usually to the ground lug on the pump motor.

    You should review Article 680 of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code®, which covers pools and tubs, as there are several issues to deal with for a safe pool or tub installation.
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    Dec 9, 2007, 09:47 AM
    Biggsie, a GFI device does not need a ground to operate properly.

    What do you mean test it under a fault condition?

    Testing should be done monthly, under normal conditions.

    Once a fault occurs, it is too late.

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