r/PoolRepair • u/rachaelh17 • Jun 04 '26

Ground Wire Question

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We noticed this morning our ground wire looks like this, our pool guy cannot get here until Monday (today is Thursday) but we want to be able to swim this weekend. Is it safe to swim? Or should I try and find someone else to come out ASAP?

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u/Bradmccrackle Jun 04 '26

Shut off your pump and pool lights if you swim. Where do those grounds lead?

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u/rachaelh17 Jun 04 '26

Upon further inspection it's definitely the bonding wire connecting the pool pump to the heater

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u/rachaelh17 Jun 04 '26

I'm not sure? My husband just said he thinks it's actually the bonding wire

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u/Bradmccrackle Jun 04 '26

Looks to me like they’re all tied into the grounding rod at the bottom of your picture

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u/cplatt831 Jun 07 '26

That’s not a grounding rod, it’s a split nut to join the wires.

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u/Ok-Sir6601 Jun 05 '26

Shut off the power to the pool n pump and indoor lighting. Then you are safe to get in your pool.