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Your main concern in installing anything near a water line is to avoid accidentally driving a nail or screw into the pipe, causing a leak. Therefore it is prudent to allow a separation of at least a few inches. Other than that, there is no reason why a light fixture cannot be close to a water line. The wires are insulated, so they are not going to short circuit as a result of the metal pipe.
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Why must an electrical circuit be closed for energy to flow?
The electrical circuit is analogus to the water piping system. The word "close" means connection of a switch to get a complete circuit and to a water system you open the valve to let the water flows. Likewise if there is a connection the electrical energy flows. If "open" that means disconnected and for water piping system closing the valve to stop water flows. Therefore "close" for electrical ciruit means "open" for water piping system, and "open" for the former means "close" for the latter.
Will your electric water heater blow up if your water is turned off?
Only if you leave the burners or elements on. -If water stops, close gas line or switch off breaker for tank.
How can water supply electricity?
Water can supply electricity in usually one reason - the water wheel, or it's close cousins. The water pushes on the wheel, and turns the water wheel. As the wheel spins, it creates mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is fed through a converter, which turns it into useable electricity. It is the same concept as wind with a wind turbine.
List several examples of how electrical energy and light energy are useful to you?
Electrical energy and light energy are useful to me in a variety of ways from the machines used to make the food you eat to the energy used to purify the water you drink. The clothes you wear are even dyed different colors from the light energy alone.
Do you need gfci on bathroom fan?
No. The only thing required to be gfci protected is a receptacle. I've never understood why light fixtures, fans, and other appliances do not required protection around so much water, but they do not. They should, however, be listed for damp locations.
Why is there water in your tail light?
Bad seal in light fixture
Is it ok to have water in the bottom half of the light fixture in an underwater pool light fixture?
No. The specifications and design of underwater lighting is to be completely waterproof. You have a leak in the seal and it should be looked after as soon as possible. Once the water reaches the bulb it will most likely break and then trip the GFCI that the fixtures should be connected to. Fix the leak now to save yourself aggravation later.
What does the electrical terminology of the word - fixture - mean?
"Fixture" generally refers to things permanently attached to the structure. A light fixture would be one example, screwed to the wall or ceiling. The light fixture, also called a luminaire, would include devices for holding the lighting elements, supplying electricity to them, enclosing the connections for safety, and means for attaching it to the electrical supply permanently. A "fixture" could, in theory, dangle from a cord permanently attached to a suitable support. For contrast, a cord-connected device would not be a fixture. In fact, it is often illegal to use cord and plug on any appliance that is permanently attached (e.g., screwed in or with water pipes attached).
Is a pool spotlight different from a regular outdoor flood light?
yes a pool light is typically a sealed unit. this is to prevent water from entering the light and coming in contact with the electrical components of the light. if water were to enter the light it could damage the light fixture and also trip the light breaker or gfci. in addition in some situations if the light were not installed correctly/electrically protected correctly (with breaker and gfci) could cause a dangerous situation to bathers. to change the light bulb in a pool light fixture the light fixture must be brought above the waters surface and the lense with lense gasket removed bulb changed then lense with lense gasket replaced and the light reinstalled in the light niche in the wall of the pool below the waters surface. you must also use the appropriate bulb for the light fixture. this is not as simple as just picking up a bulb from home depot and threading it in as you would do with an outdoor flood light. light repairs should only be performed by a trained pool professional as it could be dangerous if not done correctly.
Why would you throw water at a mirror in the dark?
Cause during your back swing you knocked out the light bulb in the low hanging light fixture!The reason you were throwing the water at the mirror in the first place????? You were having a drink and saw a spider on the mirror and you suffer from arachnophobia!
Why do you have running cold water but no running hot water?
1- valve closed 2- pilot light not lit and thus no flame to heat the water (electric not working) 3- someone forgot to run a H/W line to a fixture
What is floor washing water fixture unit?
Got no clue
Could you grow rice on the moon?
Only in a close chamber with air, light and water.
How you calculate the speed of light in water?
Assuming the speed of light in air is already known (it is close to the speed of light in a vacuum), you might check how the light refracts when it changes from air to water (at what angle), and then use Snell's Law.
Where to install valve on water line?
Usually at the beginning and at each fixture.
How to test plumbing trap?
Turn on the the water to the fixture. And let in run.
What will stop a water leak?
Repair the pipe of fixture to stop your leak.
