Electricity Tips
- Before you start your electrical project, make sure all outlets, wiring, and connections are made for use outdoors. Some local ordinances may require that you put the electric cable in conduit so be sure to check with your local authorities before adding electricity
to your Koi fish pond. Most hardware stores will carry the components needed to set up electricity for your pond, including a GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) which is a major requirement when using electricity near a pond. Also, consider burying the cable at least 18 inches deep.
- In addition, you will need to purchase some clay tiles and some hazard tape before beginning your electrical project.
- It is important that when you lay an electrical cable to your pond or water feature to make sure you not only use a deep trench, but adequately cover it with soil.
- To protect a buried electrical cable from accidentally being damaged from a thrusting spade, use a layer of sand on top of your cable and then add some clay tiles across the top. Chances are remote that your cable will be disturbed by any digging.
- After you have installed the tiles over your electrical cable and you have them securely in place, put some hazard tape on them. This type of tape is weather proof, and rot proof. It
also will give an early warning of impending danger if there should be any digging or earth moving in the immediate area.
Remember, safety should be a high priority, considering that young children may be close to open water, and also considering that you are using electricity to power pumps and lights. Major consideration should be given to the use of proper waterproof connectors for cables along with their installation beneath the soil before beginning any electrical project near water.
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