Wiring Pool Pump Motor

The pool timer acts like an automated switch.

Wiring pool pump motor.

Lastly your pool pump motor must be bonded in accordance with local electrical code requirements. Use a solid copper conductor size 8 awg or larger. Plug in the pool pump and cover it with a weatherproof cover. Most pool pumps use a 220 volt capacitor start induction run csi electric motor wired directly to a pool timer through a flexible conduit or whip.

Wire the twist lock receptacle. Connect an 8 gauge wire to the metal posts of the pool the pump and the metal plate on the skimmer and then wire that to the pump to bond the entire pool. When wiring a single speed pool pump motor of either voltage 3 wires bring power from the breaker timer or switch and connect to the terminal board of the motor. Many pool pump motors use a thermal overload protector that prevents the motor s windings from overheating.

Run this wire from from a reinforcing rod to the pressure wire connector provided on the motor housing.