I took my filstar xp3 from my turtle tank outside to blast it clean with the hose, and I got interrupted (isn't that always the way?), and the pieces of the tank were outside for several days- during which they got heavily rained on, of course. I put the top of the filter unit in the shed for a few days to dry off, and brought it inside today to put the filter back together. Well, when I picked it up, water poured out of the lid from all sides, including the hole in the side from which the power cord comes out.
So, now, my husband and I are a wee bit concerned about plugging this thing in and firing it up..... I mean, I know it's designed to work around water, and water passes through it and whatnot, but I'm not well-versed in the inner workings of these things and I have no idea how well-sealed whatever electrical stuff in there is and if this thing is safe, or if we need to let it dry out for a while longer, or if it's probably toast and I need to buy a new one.
Anyone? >.>
So, now, my husband and I are a wee bit concerned about plugging this thing in and firing it up..... I mean, I know it's designed to work around water, and water passes through it and whatnot, but I'm not well-versed in the inner workings of these things and I have no idea how well-sealed whatever electrical stuff in there is and if this thing is safe, or if we need to let it dry out for a while longer, or if it's probably toast and I need to buy a new one.
Anyone? >.>
Thanks! ^_^
