Reached in and got shocked.... Ouch

[beareef19]

stray voltage will seep out of cords along pump housing. it hurt yoour finger because you may have a cut and the voltage will react to the exposed skin or nerve. try sealing around cord with silicone and get a grounding probe .

[txmaverickmh]

That is crazy man, I am glad you got it singled out!

[alton]

Was it on a GFCI Breaker/Receptacle or ARC Fault Breaker? I am starting to have issues with GFCI's not protecting you when pumps go bad. Also stray voltage is voltage without power/current so you test for it with a volt meter but there is no shock associated with it. With stray voltage you will use a grounding probe. Example 1 powerhead could show on a meter 13 volts, add a internal pump another 13 volts, add open lamps and another 17 volts for a total of 43 volts and no shock. But if you have current in the tank you could have a little as 5 volts and get the heck shocked out of you. Like Beareef brought up was a grounding probe that is a must if you are going to have an internal pump of any kind in your water, just remember to check your pumps every month for shorts leaking current into the tank.

[ShAgMaN]

Alton, I know how to check for voltage, but did we figure out the correct way to check for current?

[tony]

grounding probe - STAT!

[Mr Cob]

...it kinda hurts.........
Let's hope I get it right the first time?

that's funny! Sorry about your zap!~ My luck I would get zapped 20 times before unplugging the correct piece of equipment.

[alton]

Alton, I know how to check for voltage, but did we figure out the correct way to check for current?

I have been working on trying to find a gfci that works. I need to get back to it, I think I have. I just need to try it tonight.

[tonyydeee]

that's funny! Sorry about your zap!~ My luck I would get zapped 20 times before unplugging the correct piece of equipment.

4th try -.-
lol

[jroescher]

Tony,
Got any brothers or sisters? They are your best test equipment. "I need a favor. Will you reach in and get me the ..."

[tony]

Tony,
Got any brothers or sisters? They are your best test equipment. "I need a favor. Will you reach in and get me the ..."

haha hold my beer and watch this!!!