This was about a year ago that i did this. i had a power head that i was going to use but i saw that my dog had bit the wire about 6inches from the power head. i thought to myself hey if its not in the water i will be ok. well i had it in there for about 3 weeks untill one day i bumped it out of its tube and went half way in the tank without thinking or remembering the wire was damages. i stuck my hand in the water thats about the time i felt an odd feeling shoot up my arm. i was fine but talk about getting shocked i sat there for a min like WTF was that.
one of the dumbest things i have done.
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Powerheads seem to have a nasty bite.. I've been hit by hoods, broken heaters and several appliances but powerheads I hate.. They were in saltwater, maybe that's a factor.
Anyway, anytime I have a damaged wire now I remove the damaged parts and seal it as best I can before attempting to use it again. Especially stuff for tanks.
Anyway, anytime I have a damaged wire now I remove the damaged parts and seal it as best I can before attempting to use it again. Especially stuff for tanks.
That sudden muscle lock with the high frequency tingle is the fun version. 
It's the one you grab and drop kicks your arm back over your head that teaches the best lesson.
(usually the one that resets that "Days without accidents" sign on the jobsite, as well. 
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I'm guilty of doing the electric jig when forgetting to shut the motor off before checking plug wires on a amped up ignition '67 Pontiac in a parking lot. Missus shot me a look from the passenger seat and asked me if I shocked myself on purpose or if she finally gets to know more about cars than I do.
It's the one you grab and drop kicks your arm back over your head that teaches the best lesson.
(usually the one that resets that "Days without accidents" sign on the jobsite, as well. )I'm guilty of doing the electric jig when forgetting to shut the motor off before checking plug wires on a amped up ignition '67 Pontiac in a parking lot. Missus shot me a look from the passenger seat and asked me if I shocked myself on purpose or if she finally gets to know more about cars than I do.
ouch that stinks...bet you'll never do that again... if it makes you feel any better I did something similar (except I didn't know the wire was exposed). Getting shocked is not a pleasant feeling.
just last nite i noticed my tenp dropping i went and turned up the heater still didnt come on i pulled it up a little and it was full of water thought man im lucky could have hurt bad
The salt played a major factor. Water itself does not conduct electricity, its the minerals that do. If you put 2 electrodes in distilled water youn can stick your hand in it without getting zapped.Saterus;4839045; said: