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**electropleb** · Tue, 13th Jul 2010, 01:34 PM

ok, I have a techmaster volt meter and I had nothing. (I dont know if I tested it right) I just put the red and black pins in the tank 3 inchs apart.

I'll try again! your way opps.

**electropleb** · Tue, 13th Jul 2010, 01:46 PM

ok when i do it the proper way I have ac 2.00 v when everything is off and unplugged and 4.53 v when the pump is on, and 16v when everything is on

thats if I'm doing this right?

I live over near Marbach and 1604 if someone wants to come round and show me, take a look

**allan** · Tue, 13th Jul 2010, 01:48 PM

16 vac seems quite excessive.

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**electropleb** · Tue, 13th Jul 2010, 01:55 PM

whats a normal voltage? is their is a normal! with just the pump I have AC 7.8v when i have the 2 pumps (1 for skimmer) and the air on I have AC 14.9V

both my pumps are in water! would it make a big difference if i took them out the water? or is that a dumb question!

**electropleb** · Tue, 13th Jul 2010, 02:25 PM

ok peeps, I've taken the pump out of the water and now its AC 5.8v

**txav8r** · Tue, 13th Jul 2010, 02:52 PM

Get a grounding probe. That should take care of the problem. Be sure to get one that is made for a saltwater aquarium.

**alton** · Tue, 13th Jul 2010, 04:11 PM

Jack is correct. And remember Grounding Probes are only to be used for stray voltage not stray current. Stray current is when you get shocked. Stray voltage has been blamed for lateral line, fish not eating, and many other items.

**electropleb** · Tue, 13th Jul 2010, 05:41 PM

ok, just got home, and now its up to AC 8 Volts, whats going on?

dose anyone know where I can get a grounding probe here in San Antonio?

**allan** · Tue, 13th Jul 2010, 06:24 PM

Lfs

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