For the most part, the installation of floating pond fountains or pond aerators are pretty straight forward, as long as you have the proper wiring and electrical capacity available to power the unit properly. So there are several things to know ahead of time to avoid trouble. If adequate amperage is not available for the motor, the pond fountain or aerator will not run at its full capacity. This will be hard on the motor and will shorten the motor life. You will not get the performance you expect in the spray and also the volume of water turn over.To make sure you have the right set up, here are a few guidelines to follow:
Whether it is a pond fountain or larger pond aerator, it must be connected to a dedicated GFCI circuit. Make sure the breaker you are connecting to has double the amperage of the running amps of the pump motor.
Now let's talk about the distance of the wire run and the proper wire gauge. The length of wire needed will be measured from your electrical breaker to the pump motor in your pond. That measurement will determine the size (which is the wire's thickness or gauge) of the wire needed to adequately operate the pump motor. Measure the distance to know what size gauge wire is appropriate for your project. A wire that is too small of gauge will cause amperage drop, which will put strain on the pump motor and shorten the pump's life. We have an easy to use chart to see what wire size your project requires. Doing these simple steps will allow your [FURL=https://discount-pumps.biz/floating-fountains.htm] outdoor pond fountain[/FURL] installation process to go smoothly, and you will enjoy your fountain and pond for many years. Go to Discount Pumps to learn more about [FURL=https://discount-pumps.biz]fountains for ponds[/FURL]