Buried Cable for Pool pump clarification?

[srober76]

I apologize if I double post. It think it went through the first time.

So much OLD information on the web for out dated code it's overwhelming. I watched a near two hour You Tube video on NEC 680 2020 code!

Last year I used a 12 Amp extension cord to my pool pump as a temporary fix. I want to run a proper power supply to the pool pump this year as well as bonding the pool.

I will be digging a trench by hand. I want to be clear on the NEC rules. How I read it was I only have to bury the PVC 12" if it will be GFCI protected? Is this correct? If I can shave off 6" from the 18" I'll do it!

Pump cable no longer require to be twist lock?

I think that really is my only questions I want to be 100% on.

Thanks in advance

 

[Megawatt]

I apologize if I double post. It think it went through the first time.

So much OLD information on the web for out dated code it's overwhelming. I watched a near two hour You Tube video on NEC 680 2020 code!

Last year I used a 12 Amp extension cord to my pool pump as a temporary fix. I want to run a proper power supply to the pool pump this year as well as bonding the pool.

I will be digging a trench by hand. I want to be clear on the NEC rules. How I read it was I only have to bury the PVC 12" if it will be GFCI protected? Is this correct? If I can shave off 6" from the 18" I'll do it!

Pump cable no longer require to be twist lock?

I think that really is my only questions I want to be 100% on.

Thanks in advance

The trench can be 18 inches and the pool pump and receptacles need to be on a GFCI breaker. Good luck

 

[srober76]

The trench can be 18 inches and the pool pump and receptacles need to be on a GFCI breaker. Good luck

I thought there was a column 4 in article 300(I forget) that allows for a 12" burial as long as it's GFCI protected?

 

[Megawatt]

I thought there was a column 4 in article 300(I forget) that allows for a 12" burial as long as it's GFCI protected?

My friend article 300.5 column 4 states residential branch circuits rated 120 volts or less with a maximum overcurrent protection of 20 amps. Why cut corners dig to 18 inches.

 

[srober76]

My friend article 300.5 column 4 states residential branch circuits rated 120 volts or less with a maximum overcurrent protection of 20 amps. Why cut corners dig to 18 inches.

Thanks for the info. It's a 120V pump that was going to be on a 20a breaker, the only reason I ask. Not trying to cut corners just digging my hand, just trying to save my body lol. Thanks!