Has anyone replaced the twist-lock receptacle for a typical 120v?

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I hate the twist-lock receptacle at my pool. Finding timers for this style is terrible, splitters are hit and miss, etc.

Has anyone here replaced their twist-lock receptacle for a typical 120v receptacle?

I’m assuming it’s as simple as replacing an outlet in the house? (The GFCI is at the breaker, not at the receptacle)

Or is there some reason why we need these twist lock garbage?

 

[ajw22]

How far away is your twist lock receptacle from the pool?

Twist lock receptacle is required by code if it is less than 10 feet from the water.

http://www.codeservices.net/pool%20electric.pdf

1) Pool Pump Receptacle (Outlet) and Wiring Method
A. If a pump motor receptacle is located between 5’ – 10’ from the inside pool wall, the receptacle must be a single twist-lock outlet, grounded, and GFCI protected. Maximum flexible cord length for pump is 3 Ft.
B. Receptacle must have a weatherproof cover that can be closed when the cord is plugged in. (In-use type/bubble cover)
C. Circuit for the pump motor shall not be less than #12 AWG insulated copper grounded wire, and must be in conduit. (Except when within a building the wire can change to NM) (Cannot use NM wire in underground conduits)
D. Conduit
I. PVC – All PVC conduit must be buried at least 18” deep II. Metal – All Rigid Metal Conduit must be at least 6” dee

 

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How far away is your twist lock receptacle from the pool?

Twist lock receptacle is required by code if it is less than 10 feet from the water.

About 4 feet.

That makes sense. So does that mean that I can’t buy a pump with a typical plug?

Here is my main gripe with it.

There is 1 twist-lock receptacle. I have a twist-lock timer and the timer only has 1 outlet.

This is a problem because I have 2 items I want plugged in. The pool pump, and another pump.

So frustrated

 

[ajw22]

You just have to change the plug on any pump you buy.

Code requires these type of pumps be on a dedicated circuit. That's why it is specified to be a single outlet so you can't plug anything else in.

Code also requires a GFCI protected convenience outlet positioned 10 feet to 20 feet away from the pool.

If you want another pump you need to run another dedicated line.

What is the second pump for?

 

[Donldson]

To play the "officer, the law clearly shows I'm in the right" card that will never hold up: It does say that twist lock is required for plugs "between 6' - 10' from the inside pool wall". Your plug is 4' away, which is outside the specified range. As such the rule should not apply to your situation. Now, I'm sure someone will show how I'm wrong, but to me if it was "within 10 feet" then the rule would say that specifically.

 

[ajw22]

To play the "officer, the law clearly shows I'm in the right" card that will never hold up: It does say that twist lock is required for plugs "between 6' - 10' from the inside pool wall". Your plug is 4' away, which is outside the specified range. As such the rule should not apply to your situation. Now, I'm sure someone will show how I'm wrong, but to me if it was "within 10 feet" then the rule would say that specifically.

Code actually says no electrical within 5' of water. And single twist-lock plug on receptacles between 5' and 10' from water.

I am assuming OP gave a rough guess and his outlet is around 5' away. If it is closer than 5' then it is not to code and you can do anything you want and take the risks involved.

AGP Electrical Restrictions

• ajw22
• Apr 7, 2019

 

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You just have to change the plug on any pump you buy.

Code requires these type of pumps be on a dedicated circuit. That's why it is specified to be a single outlet so you can't plug anything else in.

Code also requires a GFCI protected convenience outlet positioned 10 feet to 20 feet away from the pool.

We do have that.

It’s just on the other side of the pool.

If you want another pump you need to run another dedicated line.

What is the second pump for?

It’s a peristaltic dosing pump.

 

[ajw22]

It’s a peristaltic dosing pump.

How many amps is that pump? I assume that pump is 115V?

 

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How many amps is that pump? I assume that pump is 115V?

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[ajw22]

You need to run a 115V GFCI "convenience outlet" no closer than 10' from the water to plug that pump in. That motor is small enough that it does not fall under the pool pump requirements.

 

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You need to run a 115V GFCI "convenience outlet" no closer than 10' from the water to plug that pump in. That motor is small enough that it does not fall under the pool pump requirements.

Thank you very much for informing me! I really appreciate the help.