Call 844-335-0814 and our service desk will connect you with an independent local electrician who wires pool equipment.
Pool electrical work we can connect you with
- Circuits for new or replacement pool pumps
- Variable speed pump upgrades
- Pool heater and heat pump circuits
- Underwater and landscape lighting around the pool
- Automation and control panel wiring
- Bonding repairs and GFCI protection upgrades
Bonding, grounding and GFCI near water
Bonding connects the pool's metal parts, the water and nearby metal into one system so there is no voltage difference between them. Grounding provides a path for fault current, and GFCI protection shuts off power when current leaks. All three work together to protect swimmers. Bonding problems are a common finding on older pools and after equipment replacements.
If you ever feel a tingle in the water or touching pool metal, keep everyone out of the pool and call an electrician.
Wiring new pool equipment
- Call 844-335-0814 and tell us what equipment you are installing or replacing.
- We connect you with an independent electrician who does pool wiring.
- The electrician checks the equipment pad, subpanel and bonding.
- Circuits, disconnects and GFCI protection are installed and the permit is handled.
- Equipment is tested and bonding is checked before the pool is used.
Running pool pumps efficiently
Pool pumps are often among the largest loads in a home during Sacramento summers. Variable speed pumps and timers can reduce energy use by running longer at lower speeds, and an energy monitor can show the difference on your bill.
Schedule pump run times to suit your SMUD rate plan where possible.
Pool equipment pads in older backyards
Many older pools around Sacramento have equipment pads that have been modified several times as pumps, heaters and lights were replaced. Over the years, that can leave abandoned wiring, missing bonding connections and timers or subpanels that no longer match the equipment.
When new equipment goes in, it is a good time to have the electrician tidy the pad: remove abandoned conductors, label disconnects, confirm every piece of equipment is bonded and make sure GFCI protection covers what it should.
A clean, labeled pad also makes future pump and heater replacements faster and safer.
Questions about Pool Equipment Wiring
Can I replace a pool pump myself?
Pump replacement involves pool circuits, GFCI protection and bonding, so electrical connections should be made by an electrician.
Why does my pool GFCI keep tripping?
Moisture in connections, a failing pump motor or damaged wiring are common causes. An electrician can test the circuit to find out which.