Hello,
I just got an above the ground pool for the summer. The pool has a pump rated 110V, 014. Hp, 2A current, and it (the pump motor, I guess) requires GFCI protection.I do have an GFCI rated outlet. Is the GFCI protection solely required to protect the pool pump motor so it does not burn or catch fire? Of course, I am not planning to run the pump while people are in the pool. Could swimmers get electrocuted if the pump failed given that the pump is in contact with the water in the pool through its hoses?
My issue: unfortunately the pump wire does not reach the GFCI outlet (it is 4 feet short). To solve the problem, I am considering using a gauge 10, 15A rated extension cord to connect the pump to the GFCI outlet. However, I read that extension cords should not be used in this context but the extension cord I have seems safe (15 amps rating).
Do you see anything wrong with that?
Thank you!
I just got an above the ground pool for the summer. The pool has a pump rated 110V, 014. Hp, 2A current, and it (the pump motor, I guess) requires GFCI protection.I do have an GFCI rated outlet. Is the GFCI protection solely required to protect the pool pump motor so it does not burn or catch fire? Of course, I am not planning to run the pump while people are in the pool. Could swimmers get electrocuted if the pump failed given that the pump is in contact with the water in the pool through its hoses?
My issue: unfortunately the pump wire does not reach the GFCI outlet (it is 4 feet short). To solve the problem, I am considering using a gauge 10, 15A rated extension cord to connect the pump to the GFCI outlet. However, I read that extension cords should not be used in this context but the extension cord I have seems safe (15 amps rating).
Do you see anything wrong with that?
Thank you!