Electrical Resources

Looking for more insight on electrical issues? Check out these links.

  • 680.26 Equipotential Bonding for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tub EC&M Magazine

A review of bonding requirements in the 2008 National Electrical Code

  • Bonding of Pool Water EC&M Magazine

Discusses the bonding of pool water.


MAIN ARTICLE

  • On the Grid

Electricians and engineers list some common mistakes in grounding and bonding pools.

MORE INFORMATION

  • Bonding the Water

There is controversy over whether it should be required for builders to bond the water to the equipotential bonding grid of the pool.

  • Pool and Spa Bonding and Grounding Schematic

About the Author

Rebecca Robledo

Rebecca Robledo is deputy editor of Pool & Spa News and Aquatics International. She is an award-winning trade journalist with more than 25 years experience reporting on and editing content for the pool, spa and aquatics industries. She specializes in technical, complex or detail-oriented subject matter with an emphasis in design and construction, as well as legal and regulatory issues. For this coverage and editing, she has received numerous awards, including four Jesse H. Neal Awards, considered by many to be the “Pulitzer Prize of Trade Journalism.”