ground probe

chewieee · 11/24/2007, 10:17 PM

how exactly do you correctly install a grounding probe? Do i put it in sump and cnnect it the the screw that attaches the Outlets cover?

Aquarist007 · 11/24/2007, 10:20 PM

Mine just sits in the sump and is connected to a ground fault receptacle. It gets its grounding through the outlet's ground.

chewieee · 11/24/2007, 10:22 PM

my groundign probe comes with a eyelet on the end of the wire im wondering where exactly do i connect this?

918ReefCpl · 11/24/2007, 10:23 PM

We've got ours running into the main tank behind some rockwork (camoflages the wire) and since those suction cups dont seem to hold after 2 weeks, a small piece of LR holds it down in place.

Plugged into the main powerstrip and grounds thru it to the GFCI. The eyelet can be mounted to the center screw on your outlet plate if you choose to. Since ours is in the powerstrip we chose not to mount the eyelet, but you could mount it to the metal case if necessary (HD 48" powerstrip)http://shop4.outpost.com/product/421...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG
for only $25 + $5 rebate.

reefergeorge · 11/25/2007, 02:12 AM

Why exactly do you think you need a GP? This Q has been asked, and many think they cause more harm than good.

K' Family Reef · 11/25/2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally posted by reefergeorge
Why exactly do you think you need a GP? This Q has been asked, and many think they cause more harm than good.

havent heard this argument before - do you mind mentioning what the argument is against using one?

Aquarist007 · 11/25/2007, 10:21 AM

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Originally posted by WarrenAmy&Maddy
havent heard this argument before - do you mind mentioning what the argument is against using one?

ditto for me

11/24/2007, 10:17 PM	#1
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	ground probe how exactly do you correctly install a grounding probe? Do i put it in sump and cnnect it the the screw that attaches the Outlets cover?

11/24/2007, 10:20 PM	#2
Aquarist007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 28,240 Blog Entries: 1	Mine just sits in the sump and is connected to a ground fault receptacle. It gets its grounding through the outlet's ground. __________________ I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock

11/24/2007, 10:23 PM	#4
918ReefCpl Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 736	grounding probe We've got ours running into the main tank behind some rockwork (camoflages the wire) and since those suction cups dont seem to hold after 2 weeks, a small piece of LR holds it down in place. Plugged into the main powerstrip and grounds thru it to the GFCI. The eyelet can be mounted to the center screw on your outlet plate if you choose to. Since ours is in the powerstrip we chose not to mount the eyelet, but you could mount it to the metal case if necessary (HD 48" powerstrip)http://shop4.outpost.com/product/421...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG for only $25 + $5 rebate. Last edited by 918ReefCpl; 11/24/2007 at 10:28 PM.

11/25/2007, 02:12 AM	#5
reefergeorge Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Louis MO Posts: 4,222	Why exactly do you think you need a GP? This Q has been asked, and many think they cause more harm than good. __________________ $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.

11/24/2007, 10:22 PM	#3
chewieee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mentor,OHIO Posts: 677	my groundign probe comes with a eyelet on the end of the wire im wondering where exactly do i connect this?