How to Wire an Above Ground Pool Pump

Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron teaches the safest way to wire a pool. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Cost: $250 Time: 4 hours Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Wiring an Above Ground Pool Pump: Shovels Drill with Spade Bit Screwdriver Lineman’s Pliers Wire Strippers Shopping List: 12-2 non metallic cable 12 gauge wire 8 gauge wire Electrical boxes and conduit Flexible sealant PVC glue Red caution tape Post for outlets Timer for Pool Pumps Twist lock receptacle Weatherproof cover GFCI circuit breaker Wire nuts Steps: 1. Working with electricity around a pool can be dangerous. Working with a licensed electrician is recommended. 2. Before doing any electrical work, ensure the power is turned off at the circuit breaker. 3. Dig a 24” deep trench for the underground wire. 4. Drill a hole to the inside of the house where the electrical panel is located. Use an extension if needed to get through the wall. 5. Fish two 12-2 non metallic cables through the hole into the basement, then attach them to a plastic electrical box. 6. Run conduit from the box into the trench. Continue the conduit into the trench and then into the post. 7. Feed three individual 12 gauge wires through the conduit into the post. 8. Mount the timer to the wall. 9. Wire the twist lock receptacle. 10. Plug in the pool pump and cover it with a weatherproof cover. 11. With the main service off to the house, wire in GFCI circuit breakers to the electrical panel. 12. Connect an 8 gauge wire to the metal posts of the pool, the pump, and the metal plate on the skimmer and then wire that to the pump to bond the entire pool. Resources: All of the tools and material used can be found at the local home center or the local electrical supply center. Expert assistance with this project was provided by Caron Electric (https://ift.tt/1zCzE5L). Ask This Old House TV Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook.   This Old House releases new segments every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.   Keywords: This Old House, How-to, home improvement, DIY, scott caron, ask this old house, electrical, swimming pool, wiring, pump Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: https://ift.tt/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: https://ift.tt/1psm4fE G+: https://ift.tt/1CtsNjJ Instagram: https://ift.tt/1psm1QZ Tumblr: https://ift.tt/1CtsLbH