Help - Need information for wiring for an AGP

[CarlD]

In most areas, if you are supposed to an electrical building permit and you don't, your HO insurance won't cover an accident.

It's a false economy.

With your run, you may even go to #10 wire. Plus you should absolutely go with a GFCI breaker--that protects the whole circuit, not just the outlet. Again, the $20 or $30 more is cheap insurance.

There is also available ground contact wire which does not, I believe, require conduit. It's designed for wet and outdoor environments where the outer sheath is molded around the inner conductors, not just a shell around them.

Electricians do this stuff all the time--it's a regular part of their business. Find a good one.

BTW, Poconos and W'mom are spot-on about the pump and filter.

[Poconos]

That wire you refer to is UFB underground direct burial. That's what I've used. I also use #12 out to the poolhouse and that run is over 100' from the main breaker panel.
Al

[hudson.bh]

I wanted to thank everyone for the advice! I am going to go to the place I bought the pool and talk with them about downsizing the pump (from the 1hp). The pump came as part of a package and I am suprised that they are including an oversized pump.

I am also going to call an electrician (no insurance issues), its better to be safe than sorry.

[Watermom]

Definitely don't need bigger than a 1/2 hp pump. And, I'd go for at least a 200# filter.

[CarlD]

While a bigger filter is better as Lisa says, with a 1/2 hp pump a 150# filter should easily be sufficient if cost is a concern.

[moose364]

Like CarlD said think about going with the 10awg wire, not only will it be safe insurance, but when you get ready to add that pool light are any other thing. there will be no worries about the load on your wiring.

[BigTallGuy]

Ditto on the 10 gauge wire. When any electric Motor starts, it requires an initial spike of electricity to start the motor. Once the motor is turning, the amperage draw is much less. This initial spike can trip the breaker if the curcuit is too small. That is one reason why a curcuit that is too long or too small amperage rating will not work properly. As I stated in my original post, a 12 gauge curcuit with a 20 amp breaker is adequate, However, a 10 gauge curcuit with a 30 amp breaker is better. There are 30 amp GFCI breakers available for just about all the different electrical panels. Excellent decision on contacting a Licensed Electrician. Do not let the Electrician talk you out of getting the Building Permit to save money.