Koi pond electrical instillations: 9 important precautions and considerations

July 25th, 2008 |

Author: More // Pets, Livestock, and Wildlife // ArticlePros.com

Nishikigoi, or Koi as they are more commonly known, are the national ornamental pond fish of Japan. They are relatives of the goldfish but are far more colourful and grow a great deal larger – sometimes up to 90cm in garden ponds. Since pond water needs constant filtration, electrical pump instillation should be a very important consideration. Here are nine precautions and considerations to take to heart:

*Water and elctricity do not mix. Whenever an electric appliance is used in a pond environment such as pumps, UVs, lights, etc., they should always be connected to a protection device.

*In the United States, these are called GFIs (Ground Fault Interupters). In Europe, they are known under several names such as ELCB (Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers) or RCD (Residual Circuit Device). They should not be considered optional.

*They detect a fault and cut the electricity of in milliseconds, virtuallly eliminating the chance of an electric shock. You can buy just one breaker and connect all pumps, UVs, etc. to it. This simple device could one day save your life.

*If a pump or UV should flood, and the water comes in contact with the electricity, it will cut the electricity. If you touch a live wire, it will also cut. You may feel a slight jolt but it will not kill you.

*Whenever you remove a pump or clean it, always unplug it from the electricity.

*Ultraviolet tubes should always be switched off when water is not flowing through them. If you switch your pump off, make sure you switch your UV off as well.

*If you are not confident with electric installations, get a professional to do it for you. Note: in some areas, it is illegal to do electrical wiring if you are not an electrician.

*If you run electric cables underground, make sure you use armoured cable or protective casing.

*Use proper waterproof outdoor connections and switches.

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