Stray Voltage Question

[YamahaF934]

So I stuck my hand into my tank and got shocked. Probably around 50-60 volts. I know the culprate pump but will this be a problem while I get a new pump. There are no fish in the system just corals and inverts.

 

[jrgilles]

Titanium Ground Probe

 

[Krish]

So I stuck my hand into my tank and got shocked. Probably around 50-60 volts. I know the culprate pump but will this be a problem while I get a new pump. There are no fish in the system just corals and inverts.

I believe I have read here a few times that stray voltage can affect marine life. To what degree if any, not sure. I've never had a stray voltage issue so can't say first hand the effects of it, but I'd imagine if it can shock a big person like you then it must do something to the tank's inhabitants...Atleast that's my thoughts.

 

[eww]

We just had this discussion here http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums...oltage-reading-their-tank-what-reading-63331/ There is some good info. We have just been changing heaters and power heads as we can. Even the new stuff leaks a bit.

 

[Scooterman]

If you got shocked then that is leaking voltage not stray and the issue can get worse, thake the pump out ASAP!

 

[mcoomer]

Scooty hit the nail on the head. That pump is failing and the next time you stick your hand in there it could be 120 VAC. Saltwater is an excellent conductor so if that happens you're going to do the 60 cycle shuffle. Buy or borrow a pump ASAP. If not, have someone standing by with a camera so we can all watch the YouTube video of the day you dang near took yourself out.

Sorry...couldn't resist.

Mike

 

[YamahaF934]

Thanks for the encouragment. I will get a new one today. How much flow is needed through a hang in back refugium? The pump is encrusted with coralline so I can't see how big it is.

Think this could cause my Kenya tree to uproot itself and float around. The anemone and all other corals are fine.