Loose Electricity Found.

[Kellsindell]

I have loose electricity in my tank. I'm not sure where it's coming from and I'm sure i've had it before, just not this strong.

I was doing a water change and everything was fine. I stuck my hand into the tank and didn't feel anything, but when i was done i felt a zap into my hand. I've felt it before, but i thought i just had a cut that was hurting because of the salt. any one know how i could remove it? i'm searching wires and will do so afterwards

I shut off all the electricity to the tank, and i thought it was going away, but it felt worst. (i don't have anything to check voltage otherwise i'd use that rather then my hand)

[Garage1217]

Did you have the lights still on when you unplugged everything?

[Kellsindell]

No, it's night and lights were off.

I found the leak. it was coming from my Rio 800. Thank you.

[Kellsindell]

Is there a better way of testing for it other then sticking my hand into the water and getting tazed?

[Garage1217]

Yes, use a multimeter. A radio shack guy can most likely walk you through how to use it.

[ich_meistr]

Yes . . . but that takes the fun out of things . . . :) Just kidding. I suppose you can also use one of those grounding probes. That would ensure that one does not get electrocuted by accident.

[GTriever]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14021479#post14021479 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Garage1217
Yes, use a multimeter. A radio shack guy can most likely walk you through how to use it.

:lmao: :lmao: :lolspin: :lolspin: :lmao: :lmao:

[Kellsindell]

Yeah, i guess it wouldn't be such a shock when i found the loose electricity.

Thanks for the help and i'll get on one of them. (prolly the multimeter).
Would that also help me find the source?

[RokleM]

:lol: Yeah, you're lucky to find a multimeter at radio shack let alone someone who knows how to use it anymore ;)

A multimeter does work well.

[Kellsindell]

Yeah, they don't really know anything about what they sell. I've noticed that in the past few months... but there are some that can help.

[H20ENG]

I asked the guy at RS for an MOV for a relay topoff. His reply? "Uhh, we dont sell movies."

[Kellsindell]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14036761#post14036761 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by H20ENG
I asked the guy at RS for an MOV for a relay topoff. His reply? "Uhh, we dont sell movies."

LMAO, that's awsome.