Excellent conclusion to this series Brian. I've never personally used a grounding probe. I do unplug all the equipment when working in the water though. Looking forward to the tank update!
Thanks. I actually-- after doing this series-- will likely install both an AFCI back at my main panel and a grounding rod. I have enough experience to play around in my main panel with simple jobs, and this is one of those relatively easy jobs. The AFCIs are just a little pricey (well compared to regular breakers).
GreenLifeAquariums Thanks for watching. I'm glad to hear you are already doing the basics. You would be surprised to hear how many people were not using GFCI outlets. This kind of stuff should be in every aquarium book and website, but it is often overlooked.
I am certain I have stray current, better get my meter out. I had it before I started using Koralia wavemakers and I always use Jager Eheim heaters. So it must be the heater. Great series, and always turn everything off when doing husbandry is sound advice.
Heaters and wave makers/pumps. Notorious for leaking stray current. But definitely turn off power. I know I have been "lazy" a few times. But this series definitely made me remember to always hit that power switch. Thanks as always for watching. (I got too focused on the audio on this one and messed up the settings on my video. Too many variables sometimes!)
@@NickMach007I know this is ancient but I found voltage because a finger tip was getting shocked by the tank water due to some kind of abrasion or coral sting Grounding probe goes in and magically I don’t get shocked
If this post still being monitored: there seems to still be a lot to be said and asked here. First, I think any tank with equipment will have potential (stray current) that can be measured with a multimeter - even if the equipment is functioning correctly and in good working order. Didn't the video say that if you have a voltage reading, you can hunt down the source and relace that equipment? With what? Won't new equipment also produce a certain amount of induction voltage into the tank? For example- my 75Gal with lots of pumps and heater measured 8.9 V AC, and all four of my 20 Gal measured up to 15 Volts each. The 20 gal tanks are air driven, and only have heaters in them. I don't suspect any of the heaters are failing or damaged. Also - I would assume that any new heater, from any brand, would still induce some potential voltage into the tank. Is that a correct assumption? Second, these tanks did Not have grounding probes and functioned fine and were safe for me. Recently I did add a ground probe, so all the multimeter readings are now zero volts current, BUT have I now completed a circuit in the tank with the induced voltage, and will that current have more of a negative effect on equipment and aquatic life then was the case before with the insulated potential current?
I use the Adobe suite. Mostly Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition. I also occasionally use Photoshop and Lightroom. I am a beginner at all these programs, but they are amazingly powerful. Unfortunately, this last episode I messed up the camera setting (I was trying some different things) and it came out a bit too dark. This is all a learning process, but that's kind of what makes it fun. Let me know if you have questions about any of the video editing stuff.
Yes-- if it is not plugged in, it would not be grounded back to your main panel (which is grounded somewhere out in your yard with a large grounding rod)
Are they all connected with some kind of central filtration? If that is the case, then stray current should theoretically travel from one to the rest. Or are you talking about testing? You would just test each one individually. Sorry if I misunderstood your question.
Ah yes, the old electrical eel dilemma. It will make your compass needle point south, but will only shock you if you try to snuggle him. But in all seriousness in case someone is really looking for an answer-- I don't know. There are actually several different fish that also can generate electrical fields.
Okay, Every single tank in the world is going to show stray voltage. It might be 6 volts, it might be more; depends on how much equipment you are running. Every motor, heater, fluorescent light fixture is going to induce an electrical charge in the water via induction of the coils of the ballast or from the motor windings, heater coils, etc. What people need to know is how much is too much. 120 volt stray current would indicate something seriously wrong. 24 volts may be perfectly normal if You have power heads, fluorescent lighting, return pump, reactors, etc.
Wow ok let me let you know smart guy there is always stray voltage in the tank but it's so small you won't feel it ,if you have any motor witch in in powerhead,return pumps anything you will have stray voltage dose not matter use a gfci and also a ground prob will do nothing to fix this problem
Thank you so much for these videos. I am setting up an aquarium in a school setting and I want to make sure it's very safe.
Excellent conclusion to this series Brian. I've never personally used a grounding probe. I do unplug all the equipment when working in the water though. Looking forward to the tank update!
Thanks. I actually-- after doing this series-- will likely install both an AFCI back at my main panel and a grounding rod. I have enough experience to play around in my main panel with simple jobs, and this is one of those relatively easy jobs. The AFCIs are just a little pricey (well compared to regular breakers).
Sounds like a good solid plan. Good luck!
You scared me a LOT. I use GFCI and a high quality surge protector, but you can put things in a way, that it makes me re-think safety XD
GreenLifeAquariums Thanks for watching. I'm glad to hear you are already doing the basics. You would be surprised to hear how many people were not using GFCI outlets. This kind of stuff should be in every aquarium book and website, but it is often overlooked.
Do you plug the surge protector into the gfci outlet?
I am certain I have stray current, better get my meter out. I had it before I started using Koralia wavemakers and I always use Jager Eheim heaters. So it must be the heater. Great series, and always turn everything off when doing husbandry is sound advice.
Heaters and wave makers/pumps. Notorious for leaking stray current. But definitely turn off power. I know I have been "lazy" a few times. But this series definitely made me remember to always hit that power switch. Thanks as always for watching. (I got too focused on the audio on this one and messed up the settings on my video. Too many variables sometimes!)
@@NickMach007I know this is ancient but I found voltage because a finger tip was getting shocked by the tank water due to some kind of abrasion or coral sting
Grounding probe goes in and magically I don’t get shocked
Good series Brian! Keep the great videos coming! Did I mention that you should do a video of your tank? Lol
Next on the docket...though I think I also have a short DIY that I want to knock out this weekend.
good stuff man, keep up the good work!!
Much appreciated. Thank you for taking a few minutes to watch. I'm headed over to check out your channel as well.
NickMach007 thanks my friend!!
If this post still being monitored: there seems to still be a lot to be said and asked here. First, I think any tank with equipment will have potential (stray current) that can be measured with a multimeter - even if the equipment is functioning correctly and in good working order. Didn't the video say that if you have a voltage reading, you can hunt down the source and relace that equipment? With what? Won't new equipment also produce a certain amount of induction voltage into the tank?
For example- my 75Gal with lots of pumps and heater measured 8.9 V AC, and all four of my 20 Gal measured up to 15 Volts each. The 20 gal tanks are air driven, and only have heaters in them. I don't suspect any of the heaters are failing or damaged. Also - I would assume that any new heater, from any brand, would still induce some potential voltage into the tank. Is that a correct assumption?
Second, these tanks did Not have grounding probes and functioned fine and were safe for me. Recently I did add a ground probe, so all the multimeter readings are now zero volts current, BUT have I now completed a circuit in the tank with the induced voltage, and will that current have more of a negative effect on equipment and aquatic life then was the case before with the insulated potential current?
Great videos, looking forward to seeing the update=)
Absolutely. In fact I announced it in the video to actually make myself follow through with it.
Great series Brian! What editing software do you use?
I use the Adobe suite. Mostly Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition. I also occasionally use Photoshop and Lightroom. I am a beginner at all these programs, but they are amazingly powerful. Unfortunately, this last episode I messed up the camera setting (I was trying some different things) and it came out a bit too dark. This is all a learning process, but that's kind of what makes it fun. Let me know if you have questions about any of the video editing stuff.
Was the extension cord u used to check for stray voltage was it plugged in?
Yes-- if it is not plugged in, it would not be grounded back to your main panel (which is grounded somewhere out in your yard with a large grounding rod)
o ok nice gonna try this tomorrow
Cool. I actually have to order a grounding probe for myself. After doing this series, I convinced myself that I should be using one.
what if u have multiple tanks?
Are they all connected with some kind of central filtration? If that is the case, then stray current should theoretically travel from one to the rest. Or are you talking about testing? You would just test each one individually. Sorry if I misunderstood your question.
My aquarium filter is producing shock how to repair that
i have electric current problem in my aquarium .how can i avoid this .you can tell me its dangerous to fish any one tell me this solution
How much will my electric eel impact the aquarium voltage readings?
Ah yes, the old electrical eel dilemma. It will make your compass needle point south, but will only shock you if you try to snuggle him.
But in all seriousness in case someone is really looking for an answer-- I don't know. There are actually several different fish that also can generate electrical fields.
The father of electricity Old Ben Franklin.. Oh! how Ironic!
You are indeed right, though I actually didn't even put 2 and 2 together until you said that.
Smarter than you gave yourself credit for aye!
Yes... we'll go with that. I meant to make that connection ;)
Okay,
Every single tank in the world is going to show stray voltage. It might be 6 volts, it might be more; depends on how much equipment you are running. Every motor, heater, fluorescent light fixture is going to induce an electrical charge in the water via induction of the coils of the ballast or from the motor windings, heater coils, etc. What people need to know is how much is too much. 120 volt stray current would indicate something seriously wrong. 24 volts may be perfectly normal if You have power heads, fluorescent lighting, return pump, reactors, etc.
Hi
Sir
I feel current in my aquarium .iam sure it comes from filter
How i figure out ?
Tell me it will harm full for my fish ? @Gary Gipson
An INPLIX is a place where you can learn how to make it yourself much cheaper.
Benjamin Franklin!
Well done, sir!
Wow ok let me let you know smart guy there is always stray voltage in the tank but it's so small you won't feel it ,if you have any motor witch in in powerhead,return pumps anything you will have stray voltage dose not matter use a gfci and also a ground prob will do nothing to fix this problem