Gentlemen,
We have come down to a situation that invokes NEC 680.26 (C)
Pool Water must be grounded by at least 9 square inches of conductive surface area if no other bonded items in the water.
We have a pool with a "Figure 4" hand rail that does not touch the water, vinyl lined pool, non-metallic coping, no light, molded plastic steps and climb outs, and NO metal in the water. The pump housing, the filter, and all piping are plastic composit.
Does anyone know of a fitting designed to accomplish this 'pool water grounding'? Has anyone used a section of metal pipe inserted into the circulation lines? (A piece of 1 1/2" copper pipe only about 3" long would give the required surface area)
I have bonded pool water (while tracing a voltage) with a piece of #12 tied to the hand rail and dropped bare into the water, but that seems inelegant as a permanent solution!
Thanks for your experience and input.
Lynn Adams

I think the metallic piping is the most practical solution. Then all you need is a simply water pipe clamp to bond the #8.

I do know there is at least one company that is manufacturing decortive metal plates that can be embedded into the shell of the pool or attached to the lining in this case.

The one I recently saw on the internet was in the shape of a dolphin. A lug is attached to the back to make the bonding connection.

I found this. http://www.bondsafe680.com/inground.html

http://www.waterbonder.com/

Yes Lynn there is a curved stainless steel 12 sq. in. bonding plate that is gasketed and bolted into the skimmer sidewall. The stainless bolt accepts a bonding lug. This is the 'Bond Safe 680- Pool Bonding Kit'. It claims UL listing. Might check out www.bondsafe680.com...No it's not mine. A brass pipe with 9 sq. in. could certainly be adapted..probably 2" pipe...There is room here for someone to make a buck...Ron