Double pole GFCI breaker
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10-19-04, 08:58 AM
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Double pole GFCI breaker
I am converting my pool to 220 volt and bought a double pole GFCI breaker. There are 2 load connections, a neutral connection and the pigtail which goes to ground. All I have at the pump is 3 wires-2 hots and a ground. Will the breaker work properly without a neutral connection between the breaker and the pump? This forum has been a big help to me so thanks to everyone who responds.
Steve
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10-19-04, 09:04 AM
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If you have no 120-volt components, the neutral connection is unnecessary. Go ahead and connect the pigtail to the neutral bar (not the same thing as the grounding bar except in the main panel). but you will have no wire to connect to the third screw on the breaker. It will work just fine. The neutral connection exists because many pools have 120-volt components such as lights.
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10-19-04, 09:07 AM
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Does that mean I could use the breaker for a 120v and 220v line at the same time if I run the neutral wire?
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10-19-04, 09:12 AM
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Not without a pool subpanel. The amperage of the GFCI breaker you have is almost certainly too high to be used for any 120-volt load you have.
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