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Electricity and water don’t forgive small mistakes. We walk through the real hazards hiding at the equipment pad and show how two simple safeguards—proper bonding and a working GFCI—stop shocks, fires, and scary surprises before they start. From tracing that lone copper wire to pressing the GFCI test button, we share the steps pros use daily and the stories that make those habits stick.
You’ll hear why a missing bonding lug can turn a wet pad into a danger zone, how stray voltage creates that telltale tingling in the water, and where older deck hardware can still bite. We break down what GFCI protection actually does in milliseconds, how to test it, and when to call an electrician. We also unpack rare but real failure chains—bad capacitors, overheating motors, and tired breakers—that can end in a burned-up pump, plus the quick checks that break that chain long before it gets hot.
• why bonding prevents stray voltage and shocks
• where to find the bonding lug and wire
• how wet pads and old deck plates add risk
• what a GFCI does and how to test it
• rare fire chains from capacitor and breaker failure
• warning signs of overheating motors
• dry-running pumps, boiling water, and burn risks
• safe handling and discharge of capacitors
• the minimal safety checklist for every service call
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Electricity and water don’t forgive small mistakes. We walk through the real hazards hiding at the equipment pad and show how two simple safeguards—proper bonding and a working GFCI—stop shocks, fires, and scary surprises before they start. From tracing that lone copper wire to pressing the GFCI test button, we share the steps pros use daily and the stories that make those habits stick.
You’ll hear why a missing bonding lug can turn a wet pad into a danger zone, how stray voltage creates that telltale tingling in the water, and where older deck hardware can still bite. We break down what GFCI protection actually does in milliseconds, how to test it, and when to call an electrician. We also unpack rare but real failure chains—bad capacitors, overheating motors, and tired breakers—that can end in a burned-up pump, plus the quick checks that break that chain long before it gets hot.
• why bonding prevents stray voltage and shocks
• where to find the bonding lug and wire
• how wet pads and old deck plates add risk
• what a GFCI does and how to test it
• rare fire chains from capacitor and breaker failure
• warning signs of overheating motors
• dry-running pumps, boiling water, and burn risks
• safe handling and discharge of capacitors
• the minimal safety checklist for every service call
Join the pool guy coaching program. Get expert advice, business tips, exclusive content, and get direct support from me. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com
Click on the podcast icon on the banner to find 1800 podcasts
If you're interested in the coaching program, learn more at PoolguyCoaching.com
Send us a text
Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors!
HASA
https://bit.ly/HASA
The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100
https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/
Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:
https://getskimmer.com/poolguy
Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA
Pool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y
Support the show
Thanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:
Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.com
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPL
Podcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/
UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA
Pool Guy Coaching Group
Join an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry’s leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business.
Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs)
$59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoaching
Limits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits
[ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ]
$50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-road
Acid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

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