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What size in amperage circuit breaker should be used for a pool pump?
The size of the circuit breaker for a pool pump should be determined by the pump's current draw. The breaker should be sized to accommodate the pump's full load amperage with a 125% safety margin. Most pool pumps typically require a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker.
If you have just leased a home and cannot find the switch to turn on the pool light how can you trace it?
Pool lightCall the company or person that leased you the property and ask them where the switch is to the pool light. If they don't know; often a pool light is turned on by a breaker in the panel marked "pool light." A breaker is an overcurrent protective device, it can not be used to "switch" a light unless it is marked "SWD".
Why does your pool water shock you when you put your hand in?
due to presence of electricity. more precisely stray voltage from a nearby source could be the light. stop putting your hand in the pool and call an electrician new: I might add, a qualified swimming pool electrician or a pool tech. PLEASE, RIGHT NOW , TURN OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO THE LIGHT !!!! K
Why does my pool pump keep tripping the breaker?
Your pool pump may be tripping the breaker due to an electrical overload, a faulty pump motor, or a short circuit. It is important to have a professional electrician or pool technician inspect and repair the issue to ensure safe and efficient operation of your pool pump.
Why does my pool pump breaker keep tripping?
Your pool pump breaker may keep tripping due to overloading, a short circuit, or a faulty pump motor. It is important to have a professional inspect and repair the issue to ensure safe and efficient operation of your pool pump.
How do you change the lite in an in ground pool?
Turn of the breaker to the light. Drain the pool (at least below the light). Unseal the light. Remove and replace the bulb. Re-seal the light (replace the gasket if the mfr recommends this). Turn on the breaker and check the light for function. Fill the pool. Check the light for leaks. Piece of cake, actually. It just takes a while to do. Don't forget to check the pool chemistry after filling it!
300w 12V pool light with 12 volts at the base and the light will not come on?
This is not a job for a novice. Call a qualified swimming pool tech to trouble shoot your pool light circuitry. It may just be the bulb but age of the light fixture, cord and housing could be a factor also. It may also be just the circuit breaker but unless everything is tested you are just guessing. You are taking a chance, even with low voltage, on stray electricity to the pool. Don't delay getting professional help. k
Why would your pool circuit breaker go off?
Probably because you are either drawing too much current or you have a ground fault. If your ground fault breaker is tripping, or if you have a ground fault receptacle is tripping then you have too much circulating current through your neutral. There are many factors to consider there. Provide more information about what is on the pool's circuit and we can explore the options.
How do you ground a pool filter?
We have a large filter pump on our pool. When we installed the above ground pool, we put a in ground pump on it to keep it excessively clean. We had our neighbor, an electrical engineer, install a 220 v circuit breaker in a circuit box next to the pool which is also attached to the breaker in the house. Most pool installation companies feel that this is unnecessary which is what I was told when I which to a specialty electrical supply co. The part costs $250 and fortunately was installed for free. I wouldn't have it any other way. Any static or close electrical storm activity trips the breaker. Last summer, lightning stroke our tree which was 15 feet from the pool. The tree blew up but the pool pump was just fine. Hope this helps.
What is the most likely cause of an underwater pool light continually tripping GFI if it does not appear to be an overloaded circuit?
The most likely cause is water leakage into the light fixture, causing a ground fault. Make sure the fixture is properly sealed and there are no cracks or damage that could allow water to enter. If the issue persists, consult a professional electrician to inspect the wiring and connections.
What could be wrong with an inground pool light that won't stay on .comes on then goes out after a few minutes...then comes back on again?
There is a short. Disconnect all wiring to this light immediately. Do not go into pool until this is light is PERMENANTELY DISCONNECTED. Turning off the circuit breaker is not enough if there are ever children (under 21) around. Tapeing the switch is not enough for the same reason. Contact an electrician if you feel the need for a light inside the pool, not a handyman, but a licensed electrician. Every year kids are electrocuted for this exact reason. Take heed.
You have 220v wiring 2 hots 1 common from breaker box to pool wiring box Common is wired to equipment ground is that correct?
Correction - 2 hot (2 * 120) = 240 volts common - neutral U R 100% correct PS: 240 motor for pool ? hmmm, learn something everyday The cable from the breaker box to the pool should be a 3 conductor. In that 3 conductor cable there should be a bare ground wire (the ground wire is not included in a cable wire count). The pool ground should be connected to that bare wire, not the white neutral. This bare ground wire is then grounded back at the breaker panel to provide a direct path to trip the breaker in case of a short circuit. Code requires a GFCI ahead of the pool load to detect ground faults. See related links below on GFCI's
