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    jterri Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 12, 2009, 11:08 AM
    Grounding an inground pool
    My pool has been installed and my cement will be done soon. How do I ground my pool.
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    Aug 12, 2009, 12:41 PM
    Wow. This is a bad time to be asking this question. A little late, don't you think?

    You do not "ground" a pool. You bond it. And your electrician should be the one doing the bonding, and all the other related electrical work. This is NOT a DIY project.
    Pools are NO PLACE to be fooling around if you do know the codes and what you are doing.
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    Aug 12, 2009, 12:53 PM
    Start by reading Article 680 of the NEC.

    NFPA 70: National Electrical CodeŽ

    There may be local codes, changes, or waivers to the national code.

    No permit needed in your area?

    The NEC will tell you to connect, with a min of # 8 solid copper, NEC says bare or insulated, many local codes require all bare, to all metal within five feet of the waters edge, to include metal walls of pool, usually four corners is allowed. Some locals want each panel. Continue onto ladders, diving boards, any reinforcing mesh in concrete slabs, and mesh is required if poured or pavers are in this area. Continue onto any light fixtures in the pool walls, fencing, etc. This #8 ends at the exposed lug on the pool pump motor.

    Be sure to read the code to determine if I missed something unique to your situation.
    Grounding a pool is very detailed, and while most are typical, each is a bit unique.

    This advice does not take the place of a professional installation and inspection.
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    Aug 12, 2009, 02:02 PM

    To re-iterate because you are so close to a concrete pour. There must be a bonded grid IN THE CEMENT. This usually has to be electrically inspected before the pour. The electrician should be doing the grid.
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    Aug 12, 2009, 04:26 PM
    I may take some heat for this, but screw it.

    Quite frankly, anyone that can afford an in ground pool needs to be able to hire a qualified electrician and have the pool wired properly.

    The most important system, that can kill someone if not done perfectly, gets done on the cheap.
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    Aug 12, 2009, 05:13 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tkrussell View Post
    I may take some heat for this, but screw it.

    Quite frankly, anyone that can afford an in ground pool needs to be able to hire a qualified electrician and have the pool wired properly.

    The most important system, that can kill someone if not done perfectly, gets done on the cheap.
    No heat from me (obviously). I agree 1000%!
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