okay so i have the question can i test for stray voltage with an every day ohm meter or do i need to get some sort of fancy device for testing and if the ohm meter will work how can i get a good test?
stray voltage how to test for
- Thread starter duster1971
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How To Test for Stray Voltage
- Purchase or borrow a voltage meter. They can generally be found for less than $20 at most automotive parts or hardware store.
- Turn the selector to "120 AC Voltage".
- Insert the tip of the black probe into the third or "grounding" hole in an electrical outlet.
- Insert the metal tip of the red probe into the tank water.
- Watch the meter needle for any movement. Any needle movement indicates a voltage leak in your system.
- One at a time, disconnect each electrical appliance (heaters, pumps, lights, chiller) associated with your tank, retesting for voltage as described above after each unit is disconnected. Heaters and pumps (powerheads) are the most frequent cause of voltage leaks.
duster1971;3776160; said:
A couple of good reads;
http://avdil.gtri.gatech.edu/RCM/RCM/Aquarium/GFI&TechnicalDetails.html
http://avdil.gtri.gatech.edu/RCM/RCM/Aquarium/GroundingProbes.html
thank you really made me think twice about ground probes and geting one is out of the question now
I wouldn't discount the use of grounding probes based on one article on the Internet..
In salt aquariums grounding probes are almost always the standard. I have used them and never had issues with then. I would recommend them always for all salt water tanks.
Not so much in fresh water, but if there is stray voltage in the tank then it should be fixed.
In salt aquariums grounding probes are almost always the standard. I have used them and never had issues with then. I would recommend them always for all salt water tanks.
Not so much in fresh water, but if there is stray voltage in the tank then it should be fixed.
not saying they shuldent be used just saying that i wont use them and ill just buy new equiptment instead of using one
I was more intrigued they said it will break GFIC. If that's the case I will never use one, flame me or what ever but I would rather very animal I care for die then me. I would rather the fish be stressed from stray voltage, and know when I stick my hand in the tank I wont die.