The GFI is just to cover their ...., in case I get electrocuted. The pedestal pump has the same requirement and I have had a pedestal pump connected to a standard outlet forever. To heck with the GFI, I like to live dangerously !!! lol.
Hi bossladyzeldaMary.
Hey mister!! If you have to go down there to check it and you have to be in the water, then you better do it right!!!