Pump/motor electrical question

[mjs31]

Hi -

I am also curious about this. I am going to be getting quotes from electricians shortly. I need to run a dedicted line for my pump, but would also like to run one for some extra outlets for a future deck. Should I have them run a 230 out there for the pump? I know I would then need to make sure I have a 115/230 pump, but I am wondering if this is doable from my breaker box or if they would have to do something else?

Thanks everyone...

[CarlD]

Let me throw in another monkey wrench. According to my town (I haven't checked BOCA on this), the requirements for the pump power and for the alternative socket, are incompatible with each other!
The pump has to be at least 5' from the pool, but with a cord no more than 3' long. That's 8'.
The outlet cannot be closer than 10' to the pool.

The electrician can tell you if the box will support 220. That usually means 2 breaker slots. It should also be ground-faulted. It's well-worth it.

When I had the electrical work done for my pool, the porch 115v GFCI outlet met that requirement, but the 220v for the pump is located elsewhere. He ran conduit under the deck so burying it wasn't needed. I also had him run 240v 40amp line from the box to just inside the house where you'd break through. That way, if I ever go for a heat pump, most of the wiring is in place and I'll just need a hookup to the box, and break through the wall.

[mjs31]

Let me throw in another monkey wrench. According to my town (I haven't checked BOCA on this), the requirements for the pump power and for the alternative socket, are incompatible with each other!
The pump has to be at least 5' from the pool, but with a cord no more than 3' long. That's 8'.
The outlet cannot be closer than 10' to the pool.

I was wondering about this also. Does this mean you have to have the pump 7 feet away from the pool? Kind of a strange situation. Since I am going to be calling electricians tomorrow I would love input on the best way to get electrical to the pump. Meaning the closest I can legally get it.

I think I go 5' if I use a twist receptacle for the pump. Is this correct? How close can I get a standard GFCI 115v outlet? I would like it as close as possible due a future deck in that area.