HgrReefs October 22, 2013 Share October 22, 2013 You know what's fun? Sticking your hand in your frag tank not realizing the maxi-jet you have running your Phosban reactor, is leaking current in the tank. You know what makes it even more fun? Make sure you are holding an open container of pellets that you intend on feeding the crabs and such. Saltwater + Electricity=FUN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami October 22, 2013 Share October 22, 2013 You know what's fun? Sticking your hand in your frag tank not realizing the maxi-jet you have running your Phosban reactor, is leaking current in the tank. You know what makes it even more fun? Make sure you are holding an open container of pellets that you intend on feeding the crabs and such. Saltwater + Electricity=FUN! Glad that you're around to write this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs October 22, 2013 Author Share October 22, 2013 Glad that you're around to write this! Me too!! Not really sure how I could be so stupid! Wear rubber soled shoes when working on your tank folks! That said, I will now go about heeding my own advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_LM October 22, 2013 Share October 22, 2013 Rubber soled shoes aren't going to cut it in all circumstances. More like install a GFI and ground probe to save your life! Rubber soled shoes are optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taiscici October 22, 2013 Share October 22, 2013 You need this http://www.lowes.com/pd_145275-33536-30339011_0__?productId=1135923&Ntt=gfi&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dgfi&facetInfo= Quick and easy and it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs October 22, 2013 Author Share October 22, 2013 Rubber soled shoes aren't going to cut it in all circumstances. More like install a GFI and ground probe to save your life! Rubber soled shoes are optional sir, I am giving you a hearty thumbs up! I have gfi's on all my tanks...except...the frag tank. I know what I'm doing tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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YHSublime October 22, 2013 Share October 22, 2013 I was testing a pump out the other day, and got a pretty hefty zap, actually burned my hand.. first time that's happened. Glad you're alright, and lesson learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs October 22, 2013 Author Share October 22, 2013 That's hilarious Paul!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs October 22, 2013 Author Share October 22, 2013 I was testing a pump out the other day, and got a pretty hefty zap, actually burned my hand.. first time that's happened. Glad you're alright, and lesson learned. glad you made it through to! This one grabbed me pretty good. I figured I would post the topic just as a little reminder to those out there that get a little lax in their protocols, like myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmerek2 October 22, 2013 Share October 22, 2013 So glad you are ok. Dangerous hobby. Any of the fish get zapped or show signs of stress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs October 22, 2013 Author Share October 22, 2013 So glad you are ok. Dangerous hobby. Any of the fish get zapped or show signs of stress? appreciate it! Fish and corals were all fine. Guess they were similar to those guys that work on high tension power lines, they just became part of the circuit and it didn't phase them a bit. Good times were had by all of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind October 23, 2013 Share October 23, 2013 You need this http://www.lowes.com/pd_145275-33536-30339011_0__?productId=1135923&Ntt=gfi&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dgfi&facetInfo= Quick and easy and it works. I think the Shockbuster is a "latching" GFCI which means when power is turned off and then turned back on the unit will remain off until you push the reset button. When adding these GFCI units make sure it is the "non-latching" type so it will remain on when power is restored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 October 23, 2013 Share October 23, 2013 I think the Shockbuster is a "latching" GFCI which means when power is turned off and then turned back on the unit will remain off until you push the reset button. When adding these GFCI units make sure it is the "nonlatching" type so it will remain on when power is restored. Can you provide a link to a "nonlatiching" type. I use http://www.lowes.com/pd_145277-33536-30338062_0__?productId=1135927&Ntt=gfci+extension+cord&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dgfci%2Bextension%2Bcord&facetInfo= this one, and seems like I should swap it out... Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoelace October 23, 2013 Share October 23, 2013 I'm glad you're ok! Would a grounding probe potentially have lessened the amount of current you received? I'm thinking I would have provided a path of least resistance for the electricity, but I am not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind October 23, 2013 Share October 23, 2013 That one might be an automatic reset type, you'll have to check. If you unplug it and then plug it back in do you then have to manually reset it or does it automatically reset and stay on? Just look for models that say "automatic reset" and you should be fine. Here are two examples. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Tower-Manufacturing-Corporation-2-ft-In-Line-GFCI-Triple-Tap-Cord-Automatic-Reset-30338024/202510257 http://www.marinedepot.com/Tower_Inline_GFCI_Cord_Set_with_Single_Connector_%2818_inch%29_GFCI_Extension_Cords_Grounding_Probes_Surge_Protectors_for_Saltwater_Aquariums-Tower_Manufacturing-TW38018-FIMIGF-vi.html If you only have loads that are two wires, no ground prong, then what I do is use the GFCI off of a cheap hair dryer. See this thread for more info. http://wamas.org/forums/topic/59766-currently-have-a-ground-probe-on-outlet-do-i-still-need-to-upgrade-it-to-gfci/?hl=gfci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind October 23, 2013 Share October 23, 2013 Would a grounding probe potentially have lessened the amount of current you received? I'm thinking I would have provided a path of least resistance for the electricity, but I am not sure. Depending on the situation, but most likely yes a grounding probe would have helped. Now if say a light over the tank had an issue and one hand was in the tank that was grounded by a probe and the other hand touched the light it would flow through him to the grounded tank. That's a bad situation as it flows across the heart then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs October 23, 2013 Author Share October 23, 2013 It appears everyone is taking a hard look at their systems (including myself). Exactly the type of conversation I was hoping to spark by sharing my mishap. Thanks for all the info Coral Hind! Good stuff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman12s October 23, 2013 Share October 23, 2013 ..."Exactly the type of conversation I was hoping to spark by ....." Pun intended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs October 23, 2013 Author Share October 23, 2013 Pun intended? Hah! Puns are always intended by me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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