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[BWConner]

15 foot round above ground pool. Approx: 5400 US Gallons
21 inch sand filter (Hayward)
1 HP Reliant filter motor with DP (drip proof housing)
120 volt 15 amp GFCI receptacle with timer with 15 minute increments and in use cover.

Thanks in advance for all the useful pool information.
Semper Fi

Ben Conner
USMC
Master Electrician

[aylad]

Hi, and welcome to the forum!!

Did you have a question that you wanted help with?

[BWConner]

No, not right now. Just getting the account activated.

Thanks in advance.

[BigDave]

I'd like to add my welcome and ask you a question. I see your pool is powered by a GFCI receptacle, is there a reason you didn't install a GFCI breaker instead?

[BWConner]

Sure, the GFCI receptacle is less than $10.00 and the breaker would cost more than $20.00. The receptacle is a dedicated outlet for the pump motor only mounted on the exterior of the house with an in use cover. The motor came with a #12AWG cord and plug attached. Also, 12/3 romex is cheaper and easier the install than conduit, a junction box and sealtite flexible conduit to the motor.

[BigDave]

Thanks, code here requires dedicated circuit, GFCI breaker, twist lock receptacle, and a cord on the motor 3 feet or less so we didn't have a choice.

[BWConner]

Is that a city code or county code? The National Electrical Code (NEC, NFPA - 70) allows both types of installation.

Personally, I would want to know why they were making me purchase more expensive equipment.