Shock???

[Freedom Won]

First of all,,, thank goodness this forum is here... This is my first time buying a home that has a pool and I need some advice? I have a salt pool and I have noticed that when I grab the hand rail to get out and/or the side of the pool I get a little shock???? I know this can't be good? What could cause this and can it be fixed? I do have a home warrenty on the pool... just wanted to hear from you guys as to the route I go to fix it?

Thank you in advance...

Mark
Alabama

[PoolDoc]

You're right; it's not good. In fact, it's indication of a potentially serious hazard.

Do you know how to use a digital multimeter to measure DC and AC volts? If so, see if you can measure the current -- it may be either DC or AC -- between where ever you grab and the pool. Once you can measure it, do this:

#1 - Verify that you can detect the current. Ideally, measure BOTH volts AND amps.
#2 - One by one, turn off the breakers that feed the circuit for your
-- SWCG (salt system)
-- lights (if any)
-- anything else electrical, except pump
-- pump
#3 - After turning off each breaker, see if you can still detect the current, then turn THAT breaker back on.
#4 - If you find a breaker that 'turns off' the current, check again after you turn it back on, and verify that that breaker is the source -- the current should re-appear if it is.
#5 - Repeat this process, but this time leave each breaker OFF, so that the end, ALL breakers are off.
#6 - Make SURE you carefully record breaker #, AC volts, DC volts for EACH test. Probably you should make a chart ahead of time.

OK, now interpret the results.

#1 - If you detect no current with the meter, test yourself by measuring the DC current from an AA battery -- you should read ~1.5 volts. If you don't, you'll need to get a new meter OR help using your existing meter.

#2 - If you find that one or all pool breakers are related to the current, you've also found electrical wiring and connections that need to be repaired.

#3 - If you find that you have current leakage from the SWCG, report that here.

#4 - If you find the current continues, even after ALL pool related breakers are off . . . your current source is elsewhere, and you'll have to look around.

#5 - Regardless of what sources the current, you have a 'bonding' failure. Read the electrical sticky here:
http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?9868-Electrical-Safety-Tips
Once you kind of have an idea what bonding is, and how it differs from grounding, you need to get your home warranty involved. Fixing pool bonding can be a major job on an in ground pool.

Please understand, that bonding failure does NOT cause the current. But, if your bonding were correct, you would not be able to detect the current, when you exited the pool. You might be able to measure it between the pool ladder and the surrounding ground, but not between the pool and the ladder.

[Freedom Won]

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[PoolDoc]

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Does it work for what?

Are you asking about your pool, or are you trying to promote a product?

Have you done anything about the list above?

Sincerely,

Ben