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Disconnect for pool wiring

GMCGarage

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My pool pump is 220V on 3 wires. (2 hots, ground). I want to wire it with a waterproof disconnect of sorts so at the end of the season I can unplug and take inside.
Should I just put a 220 plug on it and have a receptacle that's in a waterproof case?
or some sort of connector that's waterproof like a Hubbel cord connector?
 
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dave*99

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I'd put a cord set on the motor with a molded plug and use a watertight fitting where the cord enters the motor. Molded plugs tend to be smaller and fit inside an in use cover better.

The plug on the cord set should be a 240V 20A rated type

Is there a bond wire between the motor frame and the pool bonding system? You will have to disconnect that too.

You could use an in use cover like these.

 
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I'd put a cord set on the motor with a molded plug and use a watertight fitting where the cord enters the motor. Molded plugs tend to be smaller and fit inside an in use cover better.

The plug on the cord set should be a 240V 20A rated type

Is there a bond wire between the motor frame and the pool bonding system? You will have to disconnect that too.

You could use an in use cover like these.

What do you reccommend for the cord set?
There is a bond wire, its a separate wire.
 
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OK at 1hp, plug is doable, but miking sure it is protected from the weather and durable is important.

Why remove the pump for winter? I just drain mine and leave the plugs out, but that's just me.
 
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OK at 1hp, plug is doable, but miking sure it is protected from the weather and durable is important.

Why remove the pump for winter? I just drain mine and leave the plugs out, but that's just me.
Sorry for the long wait in replying.

I remove it and put inside. I have gone thru 2 motors already, feel that the winter is hard on stuff..
 
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