how to get rid of voltage in the tank?

brob22 · 09/05/2012, 06:19 PM

how to u get rid of electrical charges that enter the tank

laugh · 09/05/2012, 06:47 PM

You need to figure out what piece of equipment is leaking stray voltage and replace it. Usually a powerhead or heater is the culprit. Unplug them one by one until the voltage goes away.

s_kelley · 09/05/2012, 06:49 PM

Can also throw a grounding probe in there too

laugh · 09/05/2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by s_kelley

Can also throw a grounding probe in there too

Adding a grounding probe is good insurance as long as you remove the faulty hardware. Properly functioning equipment does not leak stray voltage into the water.

Shoryureppa · 09/05/2012, 07:28 PM

get a voltmeter(instead of using your had to check for electricity), turn it on to measure voltage, unplug equipment one by one, except light. pay attention to meter and see when voltage drops to 0 when you unplug something. Voila!

reefergeorge · 09/05/2012, 09:50 PM

But then you couldn't have lights, pumps, heaters, or a skimmer..

laugh · 09/06/2012, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by reefergeorge

But then you couldn't have lights, pumps, heaters, or a skimmer..

Huh? You only unplug them until you find the one that is causing a problem so you can replace it.

reefergeorge · 09/07/2012, 02:36 PM

Everything will induce a voltage into the water. Unless it is 120 volts, it is fine.

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laugh Member of the Registry Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,226	You need to figure out what piece of equipment is leaking stray voltage and replace it. Usually a powerhead or heater is the culprit. Unplug them one by one until the voltage goes away. __________________ NORK President Current Tank Info: All gone

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reefergeorge Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Louis MO Posts: 4,222	But then you couldn't have lights, pumps, heaters, or a skimmer.. __________________ $35-50 for a <1" frag of some stupid named thing that came from a colony you bought for $40-60 wholesale and chopped into 20-40 pieces? No thanks. "JasonH" Current Tank Info: 125 aggressive reef, DIY led lighting, swc cone skimmer, 33 gallon sump, posiden Ps3 return.

09/07/2012, 02:36 PM	#8
reefergeorge Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Louis MO Posts: 4,222	Everything will induce a voltage into the water. Unless it is 120 volts, it is fine. __________________ $35-50 for a <1" frag of some stupid named thing that came from a colony you bought for $40-60 wholesale and chopped into 20-40 pieces? No thanks. "JasonH" Current Tank Info: 125 aggressive reef, DIY led lighting, swc cone skimmer, 33 gallon sump, posiden Ps3 return.

09/05/2012, 06:49 PM	#3
s_kelley Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: east taunton, ma Posts: 288	Can also throw a grounding probe in there too

09/05/2012, 07:28 PM	#5
Shoryureppa Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 186	get a voltmeter(instead of using your had to check for electricity), turn it on to measure voltage, unplug equipment one by one, except light. pay attention to meter and see when voltage drops to 0 when you unplug something. Voila!