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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
I hold a master electricians license and I would never put 120 volt wiring in or near the water of a swim area. Grounding doesn't make it safe, nor does a plastic shell. If the water finds its way into contact with live wiring someone can be killed. It will only take a slit or crack in the wire insulation even if the pump housing is waterproof.
Any wiring at a swim area such as for dock lights must be 30 volts or less. I put 120 volts into the water for an aquatherm but it's only when nobody will be in the water.
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I think that's a little extreme.Should we all remove our 120 volt pool pumps in every pool in the country?I think not.If it's protected with a GFI breaker,there's very little chance of electricution.