Above Ground Pool Electrical Bonding

The bond is created by a stainless steel coil that sits out of reach below the pump basket.

Above ground pool electrical bonding.

Bonding is required to get all metal parts of the electrical equipment and the non electrical metal parts of the pool spa structure to attain equal electrical potential. Bonding is the process by which the electrical and metallic components of the pool are joined together with a wire to form a non resistive path between the components. Bonding of metal parts of the electrical equipment makes a low impedance path for the fault current back to the source circuit to trip the over current device. This clever device is a quick way to add bonding to most above ground pool pumps.

Without proper bonding and grounding you and other pool users run the risk of electric shock when using your pool or equipment. Determine how much 8 bare solid copper wire you will require for the job and how many bonding lugs. For round pools take the diameter of your pool and add two feet then multiply by 3 14 finally add 25 feet to that. The bonding wire exits through the included pump strainer drain plug.

The goal of bonding is to connect contain and prevent the transmission of any harmful electrical voltage to pool equipment people and pets. Bonding of all metal components in and near a pool help bring electrical currents back to their source or the ground in case of a surge. If you have a metal deck consider adding another 20 feet to touch it in two to three spots. Above ground pump water bond.

If items were not bonded electricity could roam freely which can be deadly to someone swimming. If you have any further questions on bonding or grounding of pool systems comment below. The kit includes a special replacement plug for the above ground pump.