Pool wiring

What is the difference between having copper wiring or pigtailed for an outdoor pool. And how would you tell if it is either one.

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Kim Borchers
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Kim Borchers
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Yikes. That's the most frightening question I've seen in many a long day.

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Homer J Simpson

lol. Remoinds me of that famous extension lead... no, cant find it. Its on Joe Tedesco's site iirc, and is a home made extension lead with sockets mounted in a shampoo bottle, and used with hte sockets FLOATING in the user's pool.

NT

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meow2222

If what you are asking = Why can't I use a pigtailed connection to run wire out to my pool pump ? , Then I would say = It is best to have a continuous wire due to the current demands of the pump, But you can run wire that has pigtailed connections as long as the connections are in an outdoor approved junction box and is accessible. I would also have the pigtails soldered as well as mechanically twisted together. That would go the same with any motor wiring also.

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James Thompson

When you are dealing with AC, 'outside' AND a pool, it is best to get an experienced electrician. FWIW, I have seen too many soldered wires creep under pressure and would always try to use pressure connectors instead. I would also be SUPER careful with grounding and be sure to use an approved and well tested GFI.

"One flash and you're ash"!

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Homer J Simpson

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