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robinleigh

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Ground Lug Broken on Silent Flow Circulation Pump
« on: July 09, 2013, 09:12:02 pm »
Hi,  The gound lug is broken on my Silent Flow circulating pump.  Do you have to use the copper wire or can I splice it to a smaller wire that will fit under the screw on the pump?  Thanks

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Ground Lug Broken on Silent Flow Circulation Pump
« on: July 09, 2013, 09:12:02 pm »

Jacuzzi Jim

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Re: Ground Lug Broken on Silent Flow Circulation Pump
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2013, 11:12:31 pm »
 The pump is prolly already grounded through the wire with the power cord from the pump.  Skip it you will be fine..  Look for a green wire.

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Re: Ground Lug Broken on Silent Flow Circulation Pump
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2013, 01:11:56 am »
No HotSpring spa has ever been made which did NOT have a ground wire built into the power cord. Even the older models which have a plug and outlet for the circ pump have a ground wire built into that cord.

The ground wire is an extra safety device, but not a must have item. Most circ pumps last about 5 to 7 years - you will be replacing it by then. At that time, you can reconnect with the ground if you like.

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