so u noticed my current maker is causing shocks in my water on my 150 gallon. I've been through 3 of them. all with the same outcome.. help me out here. what is a good reliable brand current maker?
electric current in my water!!
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It's not unusual for electric motors, heaters etc in the tank to induce a slight current into the water. Most tanks if you get a good multimeter, drop one end into the tank and poke the other into a nearby outlet's ground plug you'll get reasonable voltage reading(AC). Switch it to current and you might get a few milliamps of current.
It's more noticeable in saltwater because it's more conductive. It's usually harmless but if you're concerned you can install a grounding rod.
It's more noticeable in saltwater because it's more conductive. It's usually harmless but if you're concerned you can install a grounding rod.
thanks I'm going to try out one that powers on the outside of the tank and magnetically connects to the fan on the inside
That would be an expensive way of fixing a harmless issue.
You could just buy a $15 grounding probe.
https://www.amazon.com/RV2735-Rid-Volt-Titanium-Grounding-Probe/dp/B0002DGSWE
RCD and/or GFCI protected circuits are not mandatory in North America, except in certain locations, such as receptacles within 1 meter of damp locations ie sinks, tubs, that sort of thing. The rest of the home or dwelling does not fall under the same code.
An old discussion on this same topic.
https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/electricity-in-tank-how-to-test-for-it.458766/
An old discussion on this same topic.
https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/electricity-in-tank-how-to-test-for-it.458766/
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