voltage leaking

rodd1rj · 11/12/2006, 12:11 PM

I believe there is voltage leak from one or a few pumps. It seems its coming from the skimmer pump and the return pump. Is there anything I can do beside buying new pumps. The return has a ground prong on the plug but the powerheads and skimmer pump dont. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks

Konadog · 11/12/2006, 12:16 PM

First, unplug each pump, one at a time to verify which is causing your problem(s). Be sure that the power cord isn't wrapped around any of you plumbing pipes, or laying across any, and check again. If it's still a problem, replace the pump. You can also add a ground probe to the water, but if it's bad, I would still replace the pump.

tzenda · 11/12/2006, 12:47 PM

definetly put a ground probe in even if you find and fix the voltage leak. it will happen again and a probe will keep your fish from gettin sick.

rodd1rj · 11/12/2006, 01:19 PM

Where can I get some info on putting one in?

Konadog · 11/12/2006, 01:25 PM

Check the sponsors, but this is what your looking for:

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=UL1711

11/12/2006, 12:11 PM	#1
rodd1rj Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mt. Pleasant, MI Posts: 224	voltage leaking I believe there is voltage leak from one or a few pumps. It seems its coming from the skimmer pump and the return pump. Is there anything I can do beside buying new pumps. The return has a ground prong on the plug but the powerheads and skimmer pump dont. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks __________________ Ryan.... Go wings.... Fire up Chips Current Tank Info: 110 gallon reef, SPS, LPS, and Softies

11/12/2006, 12:16 PM	#2
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	First, unplug each pump, one at a time to verify which is causing your problem(s). Be sure that the power cord isn't wrapped around any of you plumbing pipes, or laying across any, and check again. If it's still a problem, replace the pump. You can also add a ground probe to the water, but if it's bad, I would still replace the pump. __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!

11/12/2006, 01:19 PM	#4
rodd1rj Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mt. Pleasant, MI Posts: 224	Where can I get some info on putting one in? __________________ Ryan.... Go wings.... Fire up Chips Current Tank Info: 110 gallon reef, SPS, LPS, and Softies

11/12/2006, 01:25 PM	#5
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	Check the sponsors, but this is what your looking for: http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=UL1711 __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!

11/12/2006, 12:47 PM	#3
tzenda Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mad City Posts: 16	definetly put a ground probe in even if you find and fix the voltage leak. it will happen again and a probe will keep your fish from gettin sick.