FIRST HOME ELECTRIC, LLC.
Lighting and Electrical Contractor
License ER13016024
904 587 9237
Enjoy your pool safely this summer. Here's how.
Pool Pump GFCI Protection
Equipotential
Bonding
Pool pump motors can fail and send dangerous current into the water. NEC 680.21(C) & (D) requires Class A GFCI protection for pool pump motor circuits rated 60 amps or less and 150V or less to ground.
When replacing an old pool pump motor, GFCI protection must be added, even if the original installation did not have it.
Equipotential bonding is a difficult concept, even for many electricians to fully understand. It is often overlooked, but it is essential for pool safety. NEC 680.26 requires bonding of key metal parts around the pool to help reduce shock hazards by keeping them at the same electrical potential.
Lighting Surrounding the Pool
Overhead lights, string lighting, or landscape lighting can fall into the pool, or short out due to heavy evaporation and splashing. Underwater lights can leak or fail if the junction box isn't sealed or elevated.
The Code: NEC Section 680.22(B) & 680.24
How First Home Electric Can Help
First Home Electric can inspect your pool’s electrical system for common safety issues, including GFCI protection, bonding, pool equipment wiring, lighting, and nearby outlets. If problems are found, we can make the necessary repairs and upgrades to help keep your pool area safer, code-compliant, and ready for summer.