The only truely safe solution is a circuit installed to local codes, IE
buried in conduit, with a ground fault interupter installed. Water and
'lectricity don't mix very well.

Yup, did this after 7 years.

Now, I'll step down off my soap box and admit, that my pond is powered by a
bright orange extension code that sits in the mulch along the fence, as I
have been much to lazy to do it properly. BV.

And did the above prior to the permanent install. I had to run 150' of
extension cord, luckily 100' was next to the house on mulch or steppings
stones and the next 50' down the fence line on mulch. No place where it
could be mowed, tripped over, or cut through. ~ jan


See my ponds and filter design:
http://users.owt.com/jjspond/

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Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a
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