Great discussion. My pump and heater will be at the far end of the pool from the house. I plan in the future (when my CPA wife allows) to build a pool house near the equipment area, so I know I have to get a lot of electricity to that area. Not only that, I want to run some lights as well.

My pool contractor told me that I need a two foot trench from the house to the pool, but then it could be buried under the concrete pad next to the pool, so I don't have to dig a trench the length of the pool. He also suggested I run conduit anywhere I might want to have electricity later so that all I would need to do is feed the wire through the conduit when I get permission from the CPA. Sounds reasonable, but this is all new to me.

I have been told to do as much work myself as legal to save money. Just how much work is that?

So much to learn, so much to know.

Beary

Edmond Ok