Growing plants with grow lights has many advantages, but also some disadvantages. Of course, you can create perfect conditions by growing indoors with the help of grow lights. However, this also brings additional dangers. After all, when growing indoors, you have to deal with electricity to keep the lights on and a large amount of water to let the plants grow. These two necessities must not come into contact with each other. You must therefore ensure that the electricity is properly connected and that leaks must also be prevented. The plumber Groningen therefore shares three tips in this article to prevent leaks while growing with grow lights.
Don't leave a barrel full of water
When people grow plants indoors using grow lights, they often use a large barrel in which water can be mixed with extra nutrients for the plants. A good tip from the plumber Groningen is to always fill the barrel with the amount of water you need to water the plants. Do not leave a barrel full of water. This runs the risk that the barrel with a large amount of water can fall over or that a crack occurs in the barrel. If this happens, a large amount of water will be released at once and there is a big chance that this will come into contact with electricity with all the consequences that entails.
Replace rubber hoses in time
Rubber and plastic items do not have an infinite lifespan. Over time, the quality of the material will decrease. Rubber hoses will become brittle and more susceptible to developing a leak. To prevent this, it is best to replace the rubber hoses and plastic parts every five years. This prevents you from suddenly being faced with a surprise that causes a leak. Especially when you use an automatic irrigation system that constantly has water under pressure, it is necessary to replace rubber hoses in time.
Perform a leak check
Leaks are not always immediately noticeable. The most dangerous type of leaks are water pipes that are leaking in the walls of your house without you realizing it. This can affect the entire structure of your house, cause mold and even cause a short circuit with a house fire if the water comes into contact with electricity. In addition, a few drops can develop into a major leak if you do not notice it in time. The plumber Groningen therefore advises to regularly perform a leak check. You do this by turning off all taps in the house and turning off the dishwasher and washing machine. Then check the water meter to see if it is actually stationary. If it is still moving, there may be a leak in the house.
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