I am trying to identify any standard that exists for outdoor pool lighting that requires a switch be readliy available to turn lights on or off.

Mike, I am viewing the download for swimming pools and spas. I find one part a little confusing. Where it says that any wiring method can be used to supply the pump motors as long as it has an insulated ground, it also has a statement saying that UF, NM, SE can also be used with an uninsulated ground if the ground is in the sheath of the cable. Is this either, or? I'm sorry for not stating the exact wording, but I seemed to have lost the download. I will have to download again. Also thanks for the great information. It came the day after I finished wiring a pool. God Bless.

At what point or height is a Recessed Incadecant Light located directly above a hydromassage bathtub considered a damp or wet location. ? if ever ?

Ive often wanted to produce such a sheet of information for my clients with these types of Rules and Regs that are clearly laid out. Im in the entertainment business and often do Portable Power systems for clients who have no ideas of the legalitys and regulations surrounding power and electricity. Sound, Lighting and Power systems for Fairs, Festivals, and Temporary locations, many of these clients have used sub standard equipment and had electrical contractors use cable and other equipment thats not designed for the rigors of Portable location use. Can you produce a sheet that I could use as an information guide for my clients to make them aware of the rules,regs and dangers. I enjoy the website and have learned many things, Thanks Mike..

Was not able to download free pdf of Article 680, Swimming Pools, etc.

Would it be possible to mail me a hard copy?

Thank you.

H. Nagursky 2 Copper Kettle Lane Barrington, RI 02806

Very well done. Congratulations on donating your knowledge with these very important articles.

Thanks for the free swimming pool download. At the risk of looking a gift horse in the mouth, I am suggesting you show how big the file is that needs to be downloaded. hard as it is to image, there are still some of us out here who do not have high speed connections, just the dial up. I am at 11 million 600 thousand bytes, and it is still downloading! It has been a good twenty minutes.

Thanks anyway!!

Thanks, this is a real nugget.

Excellent material once again Mike.Thank you for all you do for the industry.

S.Sanders Electrical Instructor

Mike,

Thanks for sending me this newsletter. As always a very useful tool. I get a lot of questions about pools and spas from co-workers and friends. Pictures are always worth a thousand words...

God bless you for all you do for the industry Mike,

Best Regards,

Mike Tribout

Mike why are low voltage lights not permitted as close to a pool as high voltage lights, even on GFI circuit? thanks Steve.

To: Michael Holt From: Jerry(Gerald)Karas Comment on articles 90 and 680

Thank you for enhancing the articles mentioned above. As usual, they were clear concise and enriched with the informative illustrations.

I possess a E-1 (Unlinmited) electrical License in Ct. and am in the process of studying to take the Westchester County Master Electrician's License.I purchased your N.E.C 2002 and the 2005 Examination Preparation books to assist me in this task.

Again, thank you for your assistance. Gerald Karas

Hey there Mike,

Thanks again for your great efforts to upgrade Us, as electricians. Your work should always be commended !

Regards, Jim

Thanks Mike for the download. I have been utilizing yur site for about the last year on my own pool revamp. Unfortunately, when I asked questions on the forum area, I was typically "talked down to" by other users because I clearly didnt carry a UBEW card. My father started in construction building on his own 50 years ago and, at the time, did everything from the foundation to the sale of the home. I will never claim to be a master electrician, but I think I can muster what it takes to safely deal with electricity in most circumstances, and knew full well that there are a lot of issues and precautions to be taken with pools--many of which I found not addressed when I first tore apart the system. It was built in the late 70's and I know there was not the knowledge that exists today, primarily regarding bonding. Anyhow, thanks again for making it simple for the layman to understand the goals--your a champ