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Unread 09/03/2012, 10:53 AM   #1
Aqua_DHMO_Tech
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Light/Ballast Fell Submerged in seawater- how to clean for safe operation?

I knocked a small 40w current usa light with built in ballast into a 29 gallon (saltwater of course). The light was off but plugged in, and severe arcing occurred at the switch, for about 10 seconds until I was able to cut power and pull the unit out (luckily my hand was not in the water, and ashame it was not installed on a GFCI outlet). How should I go about cleaning the unit up for safe operation?

Tanks for any tips!


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