There is a lot to think about when it comes to pool installation procedures and requirements. Especially nowadays where new pool builds are being installed in smaller backyard spaces, and existing pool builds are not to the standard of today’s regulations.
For all your pool electrical installation questions, Pool-Elec are here to assist!
We’ve put together a list of challenges experienced in the electrical pool industry and commonly asked questions regarding pool zoning, installation and restrictions.
The pool builder should be in contact with the pool electrical team before any work has been undertaken. This is to ensure all mandatory procedures and requirements are met, preventing future challenges and issues.
This also guarantees realistic timeframes are communicated to the client.
For Pool Elec, undertaking ongoing and consistent communication is essential to ensuring the desired outcome for your pool installation is achieved.
For any work being undertaken to your pool from heating installation, filtration, pumps, lighting for existing and new pool installations, a qualified pool electrician must be hired.
Speaking to your pool electrician early into the job can prevent any mishaps in the future.
Equipotential earth bonding is the process of connecting exposed electrical metalwork and conductive parts together under the same electrical potential to prevent electric shock. These are connected through an earthing system and ensure the safety of individuals using a product; in this case, protecting swimmers from injury by electrical fault in a pool.
In order to undertake pool earth bonding, zoning your electricals to an appropriate location is required.
Once requirements have been decided, we can situate the conductive materials. These are within an arm’s reach of the pool edge.
Swimming pool electrical safety is essential for any pool electrical installation. Ensuring electrical requirements for pool equipment are met is critical as incorrect installation could be extremely dangerous and costly.
The wiring rules related to specific zones surrounding the pool are:
Zone 0 – the inside of the pool or spa, no switches and sockets are allowed in this perimeter
Zone 1 – this section outside the first zone extends from 2 meters from the pool edge and 2.5 meters in height
Zone 2 – extends 1.5 meters from the outside of zone one and is 2.5 meters in height. Within this area the switches and sockets can be used.
If there is reasonable belief that a pool electrical equipment has been incorrectly installed or electrical equipment is damaged, there are a number of actions Pool-Elec can take to rectify the issue.
A few of the common pool electrical issues include faulty pool water lighting, faulty equipment, damaged electrical cords. Whilst some of these issues can be difficult repairs, ensuring they are fixed is integral to safety.
One of the more problematic issues is incorrect zoning of electricals. In this case, Pool-Elec can determine whether equipotential bonding is within appropriate requirements. If realistic rezoning can be undertaken, this will be discussed with the pool owner.
Ensuring your electrical systems are maintained and performing to optimal standard is essential for swimming pools. The frequency of your pool electrical service depends entirely on the condition and features of your pool.
To ensure your pool is healthy all year round, we would recommend yearly pool inspections by a licensed pool electrician.
Pool-Elec Electricians jobs vary from electric pool heater installation to implementing new wiring circuits, pool heat pumps, sand filters, and pool lighting. For a full list of our jobs explore our service page below.
Pool compliance is integral to pool safety.
Completing the swimming pool certificate of compliance is essential for any new or existing pool build. It ensures the work has been completed to the highest degree of safety standard within Australia.
