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Re: Artificial spring ( NOT ABOUT PLANTS! BE WARNED)

On Sat, 3 Jan 1998, Barry Garcia wrote:

> lip/spot to conceal the pump cord.Dig a shallow trench to the direction
> of your outlet to conceal the cord. Lay the cord within this trench (
> it doesnt have to be deeper then a few inches) If youre not near an
> electrical source youll have to use an extention cord ( which i kept
> the connection dry with using some electrical tape ( or heavy tape) and
> a plastic bag. I wrapped the bag around the connection and used tape to
> secure the bag.  Bury the cords but leave the connection above ground.
> You can mulch this to conceal. JUST MAKE SURE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN
> THE PUMP CORD AND THE EXTENTION CORD REMAINS DRY!  IVe never had an
> electrical shock even  digging in wet soil near the connection. Safer
> yet, get an outside outlet installed ( if you dont have one and are
> wary of this or have young children).

Safest yet, disregard all the above instructions as extremely inadequate
and consult with an electrical inspector or a licensed electrician,
particularly if you're going to do any wiring in vicinity of water.

Just as an example: in California, underground 110 V wiring is required
to be buried minimum EIGHTEEN inches under surface, in a conduit.

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Krzysztof Kozminski
kk@netgate.net
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