WorldwideDave
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My pool setup has a rusty old intermatic timer device. The mechanical timer parts were removed so that it always stays in the 'on' state. The Jandy variable speed pump has a wifi device that you program the schedule.
I am wanting to remove that rusty mechanism. I would kill the breaker that goes to the box first, check with my meters/buzzing tools first, take lots of pictures/videos, then remove it from the wall. I think I would be replacing it with just a junction box (or removing the guts of the intermatic box, then using wire nuts to convert it to a junction box).
Given that the breakers for this circuit are on the main panel already, is there any reason to put a disconnect or another 240v fuse/breaker in place of the intermatic timer box? I have lots of slack in the wires.
My goal is to put this circuit on solar at some point. Might do a small system (3000 watt cart?) to test my abilities, but concerned about grounding that equipment, so maybe won't start with that circuit.
Follow up question: If I did want to break away from the grid for all things pool related, I would kill the breaker, then do what for grounding? If I put an outdoor rated all-in-one for the pool, would I leverage the existing ground wire back to the main panel that is already there (and the equipment is connected to as well as the pipes into the pool), or would I need to create another earth ground and disconnect from the main panel? Asking because I know pools can electrically charge the water, and I want to avoid death.
Open to suggestions. Not doing anything before first learning a lot.
I am wanting to remove that rusty mechanism. I would kill the breaker that goes to the box first, check with my meters/buzzing tools first, take lots of pictures/videos, then remove it from the wall. I think I would be replacing it with just a junction box (or removing the guts of the intermatic box, then using wire nuts to convert it to a junction box).
Given that the breakers for this circuit are on the main panel already, is there any reason to put a disconnect or another 240v fuse/breaker in place of the intermatic timer box? I have lots of slack in the wires.
My goal is to put this circuit on solar at some point. Might do a small system (3000 watt cart?) to test my abilities, but concerned about grounding that equipment, so maybe won't start with that circuit.
Follow up question: If I did want to break away from the grid for all things pool related, I would kill the breaker, then do what for grounding? If I put an outdoor rated all-in-one for the pool, would I leverage the existing ground wire back to the main panel that is already there (and the equipment is connected to as well as the pipes into the pool), or would I need to create another earth ground and disconnect from the main panel? Asking because I know pools can electrically charge the water, and I want to avoid death.
Open to suggestions. Not doing anything before first learning a lot.