"Ivan" wrote in message
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I've had problems with the pump circuit at my pool. The electrician
fixed that by bypassing some other stuff up there and says he won't do
any more unless I agree to let him bring the old wiring up to code.
From what I've seen of what the prior electrician did, he's right.
But I'm not sure everything he wants to do is necessary:
1) Bonding filter pump and heater to "the bonding bar in the
electrical equipment trough". Sounds good to me, but I don;'t think we
have a bonding bar or a trough.

Everything metal, that's associated with the pool, must be bonded together.
Whatever "bonding bar" he's talking about, is probably some location where
other bonding conductors come together. It's a safety thing





2) Supply and install a mounting board for the electrical
equipment. Needed? At the moment, it's all mounted to a structural
element of the pump house.

If it's structurally sound, it should be fine. If it's rotting, then replace
it.


3) Install a twist-lock receptacle with in-use cover and a twist-
lock cord and plug for the pump? At the moment, the motor is hard-
wired to a switch. It is only disconnected when service is required.

It's a pia to get those wires in and out of a pump. I don't know that I'd go
for it now, but if you need to replace the pump, I would certainly wire it
to a twist lok

Why are these items needed? The rest of his suggestions all make
obvious sense, so I have not listed them.