Emmersable pump shorted out!!

JWally · 11/03/2016, 07:21 PM

I'm setting up a nano tank. After putting in the saltwater (no live rock or sand yet) I plugged in the pump & it started boiling the water & smoking. I immediately unplugged it of course, then removed it. Not sure if it was not rated for salt or just the fact it was old... anyway, can anyone tell me if I need to change the water or should it be ok?

dyazdani · 11/03/2016, 07:50 PM

I don't see a need to change the water, especially since you are getting ready to put in rocks, sand, and start the cycle. The first thing I would do is to be sure you are using a GFCI.

JWally · 11/03/2016, 09:07 PM

Yep! Good point on the GFCI. Thanks.

A sea K · 11/04/2016, 05:28 AM

There is no telling what the pump released into the water when it burned up. We're talking about a nano for water volume and if it were me I would most certainly change the water.

gone fishin · 11/04/2016, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A sea K

There is no telling what the pump released into the water when it burned up. We're talking about a nano for water volume and if it were me I would most certainly change the water.

I would agree.

JWally · 11/04/2016, 12:06 PM

My thoughts as well. I'm starting over. No sense in taking a chance of a bad start. Especially when I only loose the salt at this point. Much cheaper than what it could be. Thanks.

11/03/2016, 07:21 PM	#1
JWally Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Russell, Kentucky Posts: 26	Emmersable pump shorted out!! I'm setting up a nano tank. After putting in the saltwater (no live rock or sand yet) I plugged in the pump & it started boiling the water & smoking. I immediately unplugged it of course, then removed it. Not sure if it was not rated for salt or just the fact it was old... anyway, can anyone tell me if I need to change the water or should it be ok?

11/04/2016, 05:28 AM	#4
A sea K Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Branford Fl Posts: 3,024	There is no telling what the pump released into the water when it burned up. We're talking about a nano for water volume and if it were me I would most certainly change the water. __________________ I am not a pro so excuse me if I'm wrong. Current Tank Info: 30gal Deep Blue rimless 9/10/2014, 80gal Deep Blue rimless 40gal sump/refugium 9/11/16 LPS reef, 2 x Kessil A160 with a single Maxspect Razor, RO Prime 150INT skimmer, Sicce 3 return pump, Vortech MP40 and MP10

11/03/2016, 07:50 PM	#2
dyazdani Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New York Posts: 199	I don't see a need to change the water, especially since you are getting ready to put in rocks, sand, and start the cycle. The first thing I would do is to be sure you are using a GFCI.

11/03/2016, 09:07 PM	#3
JWally Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Russell, Kentucky Posts: 26	Yep! Good point on the GFCI. Thanks.

11/04/2016, 12:06 PM	#6
JWally Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Russell, Kentucky Posts: 26	My thoughts as well. I'm starting over. No sense in taking a chance of a bad start. Especially when I only loose the salt at this point. Much cheaper than what it could be. Thanks.