Ouch! This is 'shocking'

False · 07/20/2018, 02:15 PM

Hey everyone,
Here is a fun one... My fresh RO/DI water builds up a static charge and i don't know why. Here are the confusing facts...

A. Location - Florida
B. When does this happen? Anytime of the day.

1. My water is 0 TDS, shouldn't that NOT be conductive?
2. No carpets in my house.
3. I don't get a static charge from anything else in the house...ever.
4. Zaps good enough to hear the "ZAP".
5. Not just myself, but I used my wife as a test dummy and it got her too.
6. Definitely static and not voltage leak because after a few zaps, its done.
7. Brand? BRS 6 stage, 1 membrane 2 DI units. (Great Product)
8. Container? Currently a 32gal plastic recycling crock. (i don't store water in this, it gets mixed with salt, heated then used for water change)
9. The tube sits against the crock and the rodi water does roll down the side into the water when filling. (maybe the cause somehow?)
10. Not a big deal....but its driving me crazy!!!!!

ROB2005 · 07/20/2018, 02:37 PM

Are you human? Lol.

top shelf · 07/20/2018, 03:18 PM

I used to have this happen as well, scared the daylights outta me first time it happened. I used to have it sitting on a concrete floor and got a zap anytime I touched the water. There was no electrical devices in it so like you static charge. However since moving it to a linoleum floor it has not happened.

Not gonna lie that's pretty funny letting the wife share in on the fun.

outssider · 07/20/2018, 04:18 PM

I never touch my ro/di water......why would you need to ??

False · 07/20/2018, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by top shelf

I used to have this happen as well, scared the daylights outta me first time it happened. I used to have it sitting on a concrete floor and got a zap anytime I touched the water. There was no electrical devices in it so like you static charge. However since moving it to a linoleum floor it has not happened.

Not gonna lie that's pretty funny letting the wife share in on the fun.

Hmmm, interesting. Mine is currently sitting on a vinyl floor. It's so strange.
Lol ya, luckly the wife has A good sense of humor!

False · 07/20/2018, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by outssider

I never touch my ro/di water......why would you need to ??

The 1st time I touched it was when I was pouring some into my water makeup tank, it hit my thumb and scared the $%÷# out if me. The other times were to prove to myself I was getting zapped

False · 07/20/2018, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ROB2005

Are you human? Lol.

Yes, but possible super charged with extra energy apparently.

False · 07/20/2018, 05:08 PM

Here is a video I just took of the shock again. Its like the water gets recharged...I really think it is from the water rolling down the plastic container.
(Listen close and you can here the zap, yes i jump like a wuss)
https://youtu.be/efnikEWR5dY

Vinny Kreyling · 07/20/2018, 05:12 PM

Try to get the fill line towards the center of the container so it drips into water.

False · 07/20/2018, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinny Kreyling

Try to get the fill line towards the center of the container so it drips into water.

k i will try that out and let you know.

Daddi0 · 07/20/2018, 06:00 PM

Perhaps your barrel is directly over a portal to another dimension in time and space

False · 07/20/2018, 07:00 PM

LMFAO @Daddi0

False · 07/20/2018, 08:17 PM

Update: getting up to a 34 Volt charge.

https://youtu.be/zyaO5DtiR6Q

top shelf · 07/20/2018, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by False

I really think it is from the water rolling down the plastic container.[/URL]

That was kinda my thought as well. At one point I just had the hose tossed over the side of the drum and the water would roll down the side. I just kinda assumed it picked up a charge that way. Now I have a hole in the lid I put it through so it doesn't touch the sides anymore.

Quote:

Originally Posted by outssider

I never touch my ro/di water......why would you need to ??

It was a few years ago now and cant remember exactly why but I used to dip a big measuring cup in to get water. Maybe for top off water or something like that. Now I use a piece of hose to syphon it out.

Conchman · 07/21/2018, 06:22 AM

I start my sentence with, “honey, come here and try this”, she’s gonna know somethings up. Sounds like a fair amount of static. Also sounds like some sort of pad, insulator might suffice. Me, this on a consistant basis, drive me bonkers...is it possible there another source, ie: ungrounded circut?

False · 07/21/2018, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conchman

I start my sentence with, “honey, come here and try this”, she’s gonna know somethings up. Sounds like a fair amount of static. Also sounds like some sort of pad, insulator might suffice. Me, this on a consistant basis, drive me bonkers...is it possible there another source, ie: ungrounded circut?

no circuit issue and the weirdest part of it all is that the water itself holds the charge. I have transferred the water to another container, and that water holds the charge until it is touched. I will make a video showing that too.

saveafish · 07/21/2018, 08:33 AM

If its attached to concrete it can and will. Plastic becomes + charged. Ever rub a ballon on your head and sick it to the wall. To add most water lines are grounded - charged. Running the water through one, it can build till you touch it. Connecting the current.

False · 07/21/2018, 10:35 AM

SOLVED: It was the way the water was running down the side of the container. Once i changed that position it did not produce a charge any longer. SCIENCE!

Vinny Kreyling · 07/21/2018, 10:54 AM

Lucky guess-----

top shelf · 07/21/2018, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by False

SOLVED: It was the way the water was running down the side of the container. Once i changed that position it did not produce a charge any longer. SCIENCE!

Glad to hear you solved the problem, I know it gets old fast lol Now you'll just have to find a new way to torment the wifey.

False · 07/21/2018, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by top shelf

Glad to hear you solved the problem, I know it gets old fast lol Now you'll just have to find a new way to torment the wifey.

HAHA! this is true!

Daddi0 · 07/21/2018, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by False

HAHA! this is true!

My wife's suv loads her up with static when she slides in. I love to walk up and give her a kiss and see her face after she gets a jolt.

07/20/2018, 02:15 PM	#1
False Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 11	Ouch! This is 'shocking' Hey everyone, Here is a fun one... My fresh RO/DI water builds up a static charge and i don't know why. Here are the confusing facts... A. Location - Florida B. When does this happen? Anytime of the day. 1. My water is 0 TDS, shouldn't that NOT be conductive? 2. No carpets in my house. 3. I don't get a static charge from anything else in the house...ever. 4. Zaps good enough to hear the "ZAP". 5. Not just myself, but I used my wife as a test dummy and it got her too. 6. Definitely static and not voltage leak because after a few zaps, its done. 7. Brand? BRS 6 stage, 1 membrane 2 DI units. (Great Product) 8. Container? Currently a 32gal plastic recycling crock. (i don't store water in this, it gets mixed with salt, heated then used for water change) 9. The tube sits against the crock and the rodi water does roll down the side into the water when filling. (maybe the cause somehow?) 10. Not a big deal....but its driving me crazy!!!!!

07/20/2018, 02:37 PM	#2
ROB2005 Reefing Is My Passion! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 719	Are you human? Lol. __________________ If at first you don't succeed at reefing, break it down and set back up😁 Current Tank Info: 75 gallon corner overflow, 4-54W T-5 , dozen blue hermits, tiger pistol/yellow watchman goby, royal gramma, banghai and pajama cardinals

07/20/2018, 03:18 PM	#3
top shelf Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,022	I used to have this happen as well, scared the daylights outta me first time it happened. I used to have it sitting on a concrete floor and got a zap anytime I touched the water. There was no electrical devices in it so like you static charge. However since moving it to a linoleum floor it has not happened. Not gonna lie that's pretty funny letting the wife share in on the fun. __________________ Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it into a fruit salad. Philosophy is wondering if that means ketchup is a smoothie. Current tank info: 45g SCA Cube

07/20/2018, 05:12 PM	#9
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Try to get the fill line towards the center of the container so it drips into water. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

07/20/2018, 06:00 PM	#11
Daddi0 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Redwood City Posts: 1,354	Perhaps your barrel is directly over a portal to another dimension in time and space __________________ 2x 65g displays with a 30g cryptic refugium and 30g sump - 55g reef 30g Bio-cube reef - I.M. 30g reef - 45g freshwater

07/20/2018, 04:18 PM	#4
outssider Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Reseda, Ca. Posts: 1,717	I never touch my ro/di water......why would you need to ??

07/20/2018, 05:08 PM	#8
False Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 11	Here is a video I just took of the shock again. Its like the water gets recharged...I really think it is from the water rolling down the plastic container. (Listen close and you can here the zap, yes i jump like a wuss) https://youtu.be/efnikEWR5dY

07/20/2018, 07:00 PM	#12
False Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 11	LMFAO @Daddi0

07/20/2018, 08:17 PM	#13
False Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 11	Update: getting up to a 34 Volt charge. https://youtu.be/zyaO5DtiR6Q

07/21/2018, 06:22 AM	#15
Conchman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 56	I start my sentence with, “honey, come here and try this”, she’s gonna know somethings up. Sounds like a fair amount of static. Also sounds like some sort of pad, insulator might suffice. Me, this on a consistant basis, drive me bonkers...is it possible there another source, ie: ungrounded circut?

07/21/2018, 08:33 AM	#17
saveafish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 873	If its attached to concrete it can and will. Plastic becomes + charged. Ever rub a ballon on your head and sick it to the wall. To add most water lines are grounded - charged. Running the water through one, it can build till you touch it. Connecting the current. __________________ If it was'nt for the sea I could not see or sing ( Jimmy Buffet ) I like to glue animals to rocks and put disturbing amounts of electricity and saltwater next to each other Reefing is'nt how long you been in it. It is how deep you get in it. Current Tank Info: 400g display build, 300g sump, 75g ATO, 75g refug and a few more. Close to a 1000g. 200g mixing station.

07/21/2018, 10:35 AM	#18
False Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 11	SOLVED: It was the way the water was running down the side of the container. Once i changed that position it did not produce a charge any longer. SCIENCE!

07/21/2018, 10:54 AM	#19
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Lucky guess----- __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.