Fountain Lights

[blue302]

I have 12 volt surface mount cord connected submersible fixtures I'm installing in the side wall of a fountain.the fixtures will be under water.My question about the piping.there are 20 lights and would like to run a pipe from each fixture through the gunite from below the light out the back of the fountain,all below water.Do I need to seal the end,Can I use electrical pvc?The head is removable from the base plate for relamping.the cord is connected the head. Thanks.

 

[George Stolz]

I have 12 volt surface mount cord connected submersible fixtures I'm installing in the side wall of a fountain.

You might check with the AHJ on whether they'll approve the installation method, for starters. Unfamiliar with fountains as I am, I reviewed Part V of 680 before posting, and found 680.51(F). It throws screwing the fixtures to the side of the fountain into question. I'm not saying it's in violation, but it could be construed that way if the AHJ decided to see it that way.

My question about the piping.there are 20 lights and would like to run a pipe from each fixture through the gunite from below the light out the back of the fountain,all below water.

If these RNC conduits run back to a junction box conforming to 680.52(A) (which kicks you back to 680.24), then I'd buy it.

Do I need to seal the end

I do not see a requirement for that, but I do not feel comfortable saying "No." I would install a potting compound to be on the safe side, but I do not believe it is required.

Can I use electrical pvc?

Yes, I believe you can.

The head is removable from the base plate for relamping.the cord is connected the head. Thanks.

Do the manufacturer's instructions shed any light on some of these issues? Also, do they require GFCI protection on the line side of the transformer, or does the fixture comply with 680.51(A)?

Sorry to be of so little help, but better a half answer than none at all, ey?