dy
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Post by dy on Jun 2, 2019 12:56:14 GMT -6
I'm wiring up a pool pump motor. 1.5hp, it looks to me like any circuit over 20 amps doesn't have to be GFCI protected. I'm trying to confirm if I'd put the motor on #14 wire and a non GFCI 30 two pole breaker for 240 volt wiring to the motor.
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Post by Electrical Code Academy Staff on Oct 12, 2019 10:22:36 GMT -6
Greetings dy,
I am more than sure you have addressed your question already since I have not not been to the forum in awhile. However, for others who may venture here I want to make sure I answer the question.
Here is the 2020 NEC Language:
680.21(C) GFCI Protection. Outlets supplying all pool motors on branch circuits rated 150 volts or less to ground and 60 amperes or less, single- or 3-phase, shall be provided with Class A ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection.
Exception: Listed low-voltage motors not requiring grounding, with ratings not exceeding the low-voltage contact limit that are supplied by listed transformers or power supplies that comply with 680.23(A)(2), shall be permitted to be installed without GFCI protection.
Here is the 2017 NEC Language:
(C) GFCI Protection. Outlets supplying pool pump motors connected to single-phase, 120-volt through 240-volt branch circuits, whether by receptacle or by direct connection, shall be provided with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.
So, in the 2017 NEC it is less about the amps and all about the volts that require GFCI on motors.
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