Pool pump power

Originally Posted By: cmccann
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The pool pump and filter system is powered with an extension cord plugged into a GFI outlet on the home. The pool is an above ground pool. Anything wrong with this? No ground? Chaffed wire getting wet?


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NACHI MAB!

Originally Posted By: cmccann
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Never mind, it’s not allowed per NEC.



NACHI MAB!

Originally Posted By: Jay Moge
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above ground pools need a seperate GFI service. no more than 3’ from pools’ pump to the gfi. cut and dry. not to mention that orange ext.cord could never be mistaken for anything permenent. icon_cool.gif