Does pool lighting need both GFCI protection AND bonding?

[ajw22]

Yeah that was my understanding that bonding protects from stray currents? My pool equipment is bonded. So I'm not sure what stray currents could get through to the light. But the pool guys says that even a lightning strike many yards away could electrocute if the light is not bonded.

Do you intend to be in the pool with thunderstorms around?

Common sense is not your be in a pool when you hear thunder.

The light is bonded for stray currents through the water bond.

Checking if your pool is properly bonded for stray currents is different then what you are doing.

If you do not feel any tingles of stray currents then you should not worry.

 

[1poolman1]

I'll have to figure out where that is. The light switch is connected to a GFCI outlet which comes through an exterior wall. So would the junction box be in the attic? Sorry, I have very little knowledge about electrical matters.

I did have an electrician take a look. He checked the GFCI outlet and said everything was fine. He did not mention anything about bonding.

This is a typical pool-light junction box. Usually about 12" above the ground.

 

[JamesW]

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