On May 20, 8:30*am, Ivan wrote:
On May 19, 7:43*pm, "
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On May 19, 7:20*pm, wrote:

On Thu, 19 May 2011 15:48:12 -0700 (PDT), "

wrote:
On May 19, 4:51*pm, Ivan wrote:
* 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.

Having it hard wired is how most of the ones I've seen are done.
There is no code reqt for a cord and plug, so I'd say that's
unnecessary and a waste of money.

It is probably how he is providing the required disconnect.

He said it's currently wired to a switch. *Provided the switch is
within direct view from the pump and only a short distance
away, doesn't that meet the reqt for a disconnect? *If the
switch isn't within view of the pump and close by, then I
agree the plug could be a way to meet that reqt.

The switch is about a foot from the pump and within direct view. But
there is a second switch up at the pool deck, within earshot but not
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I'd say depends on how the two switches are wired. If they are
in series, then the switch by the pump can serve as the disconnect.
If they are in parallel and either one can turn on the pump, then
the pump needs another disconnect means which could be
the proposed plug. Or the breaker panel could serve as the
disconnect if it's lockable.