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Old 09-05-2007   #5 (permalink)
Nancy M.
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Originally Posted by Russell Peters View Post
Carl, you bring up some very good poitns. If a pond is not properly bonded then it is a possibility that stray electrical current can find its way into your water. If you have a gunnite pond you need to attach a #8 copper wire to the rebar with a brass connector. This same wire needs to be connected to your pumps. This creates the equivalent effect of bonding to a ground rod.
EXACTLY.... I believe that at least here in California, that is a city code.
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