How to make outdoor fountain safe?

05-01-2011, 06:44 PM	#1
artlover13060 Member     Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 66	How to make outdoor fountain safe? I put in an outdoor fountain. The plug from the fountain is about 4' long. I currently have it plugged into an outdoor extension cord which goes to an outdoor plub. I know this is not the right way to do it. What do I need to do to make this safe?

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05-01-2011, 07:23 PM	#2
jbfan Electrical Contractor   Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Newnan GA Posts: 5,004	How to make outdoor fountain safe? Run uf cable from the receptacle at the house, and put one close to the fountain. __________________ Yes I am a Pirate, 200 years too late. "Jimmy Buffett"

05-01-2011, 07:34 PM	#3
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,233	How to make outdoor fountain safe? Make sure that the circuit is protected with a gfci outlet or breaker---just to be safe. __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

05-01-2011, 07:34 PM	#4
joed Member     Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Welland, Ontario Posts: 6,014	How to make outdoor fountain safe? 4x4 post near fountain. UF cable 24" underground protected at both ends with conduit where it exits the ground. GFCI receptacle. __________________ Do not PM with questions that can be asked in a forum. I will not respond.

05-01-2011, 07:52 PM	#5
Jim Port Licensed electrician   Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,942	How to make outdoor fountain safe? These are nice and they don't rot. http://www.arlcatalog.com/Weatherpro...in%20Cover.htm __________________ Answers based on the National Electrical Code. Local amendments may apply. Check with your local building officials.