Trust me, you'll know, lol. It really doesn't hurt, but it sure surprises ya good, and expect your arm to be numb for a little bit.
I got buzzed.
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Kasakato said:
Once I was installing a new fuse on an old water heater. I think that was 110volts and it threw me across the room. Yup. I'd say this was just a tad more than a 9 volt would feel like, more like one of those big square lantern batteries I think. I walked by and put my hand in the tank, now that the thermometer is out and even so, I hesitated. The fish are swimming around like all is well now. Water is down to 24C from 27C.
Cool tonight, maybe I'll leave the flourescent on all night....??? anyone?
NatakuTseng said:
I ws washing my dishes in warm water and I felt my fingertips stinging. Is that what that was?
You should be using GFCI's on every electrical device that is inside or may fall inside an aquarium. Considering you can buy GFCIs for under $20, its insane not to skimp on potentially lifesaving measures.
" A "GFCI" is a ground fault circuit interrupter. A ground fault circuit interrupter is an inexpensive electrical device that, if installed in household branch circuits, could prevent over two-thirds of the approximately 300 electrocutions still occurring each year in and around the home. Installation of the device could also prevent thousands of burn and electric shock injuries each year.
The GFCI is designed to protect people from severe or fatal electric shocks Because a GFCI detects ground faults, it can also prevent some electrical fires and reduce the severity of others by interrupting the flow of electric current."
Hmm. Too bad your all the way in Quebec. If you were in Toronto you could pop by, and you could of taken a heater from me. I would cover the tank is a blanket and leave the lights on. That should do it.
The GFCI is designed to protect people from severe or fatal electric shocks Because a GFCI detects ground faults, it can also prevent some electrical fires and reduce the severity of others by interrupting the flow of electric current."
Hmm. Too bad your all the way in Quebec. If you were in Toronto you could pop by, and you could of taken a heater from me. I would cover the tank is a blanket and leave the lights on. That should do it.
You can buy a "GFI" (or GFCI) extention cord at any hardware store. GFI stands for Ground Fault Interupter. It should be used anywhere there is water present and electrical connections. If there is a short circuit or any funny business at all (faulty equipement, something gets wet, etc.) it will trip the breaker and shut everything off in a nanosecond until it is reset. You can buy GFI outlets and wire them in as you would any other outlet, or you can buy "plug-in" GFI outlets that come in many configurations - extention cords, multiple outlets, strip type, etc. I have the plug-in extension cord type on my aquarium outlet. It's about 1 foot long and has a breaker at the plug end and a 3 outlet strip on the other - into this end, I plug in my power strip with all my connections (filter, heaters, p/hs, air pump, whatever). Anyone who reads this and does not have one should go out right now and get one. They cost around $20.00, install in less than 1 minute, and will save your life.
You know, I am perfectly aware that gfi outlets are required by code, where I live, for an outlet anywhere near a sink. I have installed my share.
But for my tanks? Never Even Thought about it. :huh:
Well, I'm getting one tomorrow. Thanks for posting everyone.
~ Zazz
But for my tanks? Never Even Thought about it. :huh:
Well, I'm getting one tomorrow. Thanks for posting everyone.
~ Zazz
Good advice! Kaskato, you are a sweetie. The fish were ok, the temp levelled off at about 24, and all is well.
gfci is good advice. Newbies take note.
gfci is good advice. Newbies take note.
