what kind of breaker to use for filter/pump?

[rastoma]

Do I need to use a special breaker when running a line for the pump?

The pump will still be plugged into a 110 outlet, but I'm running a line from that outdoor outlet to the breaker box.

[CarlD]

Yes. You absolutely must have a ground-fault breaker installed. You probably need at least a 20amp GFI breaker as well. Running ANYTHING outdoors without GFI is begging for a tragedy.

[rastoma]

Yes. You absolutely must have a ground-fault breaker installed. You probably need at least a 20amp GFI breaker as well. Running ANYTHING outdoors without GFI is begging for a tragedy.

What do you mean a ground-fault breaker AND a GFI breaker as well? So two separate breakers for one circuit?

[CarlD]

What do you mean a ground-fault breaker AND a GFI breaker as well? So two separate breakers for one circuit?

No. GFI stands for "Ground Fault Interruption". They are the same thing.

[rastoma]

Ok... thought I had it. Just got back from Lowe's.

Guy there said to get a 20a GFI breaker and a GFI outlet.

I get home.

Call electrician. He says NOT use a GFI breaker AND a GFI outlet at the same time, only one or the other.

So which is it?

[rastoma]

Now I'm being told I need to have a 7ft long copper ground rod driven into the ground and ground the pool, to the pump to that rod ?!?!