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    Default Re: I need a pool timer for a 15 amp twist lock plug

    I was thinking of getting rid of the twist lock plug but someone told me it would no longer be "up to code" with a regular plug. Not that anyone will be checking. My cover doesn't close either with the twist lock plug.

    So it seems like no one sells a 15amp timer with twist lock plug. I guess my best thing would be to hard wire a timer at my circuit box. I'm not sure how exactly to do that so I guess I'll be calling an electrician.

    - TOm

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    Default Re: I need a pool timer for a 15 amp twist lock plug

    Quote Originally Posted by Cold Drink
    I was thinking of getting rid of the twist lock plug but someone told me it would no longer be "up to code" with a regular plug. Not that anyone will be checking. My cover doesn't close either with the twist lock plug.

    So it seems like no one sells a 15amp timer with twist lock plug. I guess my best thing would be to hard wire a timer at my circuit box. I'm not sure how exactly to do that so I guess I'll be calling an electrician.

    - TOm
    I had the same problem last year when i installed my pool. The city required me to use a twist lock for the pump. My buble cover barely closes on it. I too looked for a timer but could not find one. I ended up wiring in the Intermatic timer just before my twist lock recepticle. So now when the timer kicks on it just supplies power to the twist lock.

    The install of the timer is quite easy. Its all labeled inside.

    Frank

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    Default Re: I need a pool timer for a 15 amp twist lock plug

    Quote Originally Posted by Cold Drink
    I was thinking of getting rid of the twist lock plug but someone told me it would no longer be "up to code" with a regular plug. Not that anyone will be checking. My cover doesn't close either with the twist lock plug.

    So it seems like no one sells a 15amp timer with twist lock plug. I guess my best thing would be to hard wire a timer at my circuit box. I'm not sure how exactly to do that so I guess I'll be calling an electrician.

    - TOm
    That must be where I went wrong, no permit, no inspection, I suppose I just used common sense.

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