Electrical charge in the water - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T12:26:21Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/electrical-charge-in-the-water?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A199804&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHey, I know the issue has bee…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-31:4778851:Comment:2019182011-08-31T01:50:15.319ZDJ Bisson Jrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DJBissonJr
Hey, I know the issue has been resolved. The only problem that I see with the ground probe in the water or tied to the system in some way or another, is that say for some reason that it is a better source of ground then that of your house ground, then say lightning strikes your house or if you have a short circuit inside somewhere. It could potentially go to your system and harm to the fish that way. This is only my opinion. <br></br>
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Hey, I know the issue has been resolved. The only problem that I see with the ground probe in the water or tied to the system in some way or another, is that say for some reason that it is a better source of ground then that of your house ground, then say lightning strikes your house or if you have a short circuit inside somewhere. It could potentially go to your system and harm to the fish that way. This is only my opinion. <br/>
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<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/electrical-charge-in-the-water?xg_source=activity&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A169709&page=4#4778851Comment199804"><div>A grounding probe in the water will ground any stray electrical current in the water. It could be used by itself or you can also drive a rod into the ground and ground the whole house (which should probably be done anyway if it is not).</div>
</blockquote> A grounding probe in the wate…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-29:4778851:Comment:1998042011-08-29T16:19:11.994ZRyan Chattersonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Ryan
A grounding probe in the water will ground any stray electrical current in the water. It could be used by itself or you can also drive a rod into the ground and ground the whole house (which should probably be done anyway if it is not).
A grounding probe in the water will ground any stray electrical current in the water. It could be used by itself or you can also drive a rod into the ground and ground the whole house (which should probably be done anyway if it is not). Thanks again forn the info TC…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-29:4778851:Comment:1996062011-08-29T15:52:58.271ZGrowzayhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JGrowzayGerard
Thanks again forn the info TClynx,Ryan,Benjamin,Clay, & all who commented... I get the hint- Today, I am going to ground the system & find house ground. I understand it is very important on many levels....
Thanks again forn the info TClynx,Ryan,Benjamin,Clay, & all who commented... I get the hint- Today, I am going to ground the system & find house ground. I understand it is very important on many levels.... Thanks Ryan- But, do you mean…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-29:4778851:Comment:1997072011-08-29T15:39:17.691ZGrowzayhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JGrowzayGerard
Thanks Ryan- But, do you mean to use it (along with) the other ground pole in the dirt? <br/><br/><cite>Ryan said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>I know the problem is fixed but it is also a good idea to use a titanium grounding probe in larger tanks/ponds like we are dealing with here. Immerse the probe into the water and plug it in. Boom, grounded.</div>
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Thanks Ryan- But, do you mean to use it (along with) the other ground pole in the dirt? <br/><br/><cite>Ryan said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>I know the problem is fixed but it is also a good idea to use a titanium grounding probe in larger tanks/ponds like we are dealing with here. Immerse the probe into the water and plug it in. Boom, grounded.</div>
</blockquote> I know the problem is fixed b…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-29:4778851:Comment:1994172011-08-29T14:38:58.590ZRyan Chattersonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Ryan
I know the problem is fixed but it is also a good idea to use a titanium grounding probe in larger tanks/ponds like we are dealing with here. Immerse the probe into the water and plug it in. Boom, grounded.
I know the problem is fixed but it is also a good idea to use a titanium grounding probe in larger tanks/ponds like we are dealing with here. Immerse the probe into the water and plug it in. Boom, grounded. Growzay, it sounds like your…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-29:4778851:Comment:1994022011-08-29T10:32:51.965ZBenjamin Frimmerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/BenjaminFrimmer
<p>Growzay, it sounds like your electrical system is not grounded! I was a sound engineer for years, and have experienced this quite a bit. The cheap and easy solution is to go to the Home Depot, Lowes, etc. and purchase a 2 prong to 3 prong converter. Make sure each and every device is connected via 3 prongs. (The third prong is the ground). Lastly, make sure that your home is grounded! There should be a copper rod or something similar that physically connects the electricity in your…</p>
<p>Growzay, it sounds like your electrical system is not grounded! I was a sound engineer for years, and have experienced this quite a bit. The cheap and easy solution is to go to the Home Depot, Lowes, etc. and purchase a 2 prong to 3 prong converter. Make sure each and every device is connected via 3 prongs. (The third prong is the ground). Lastly, make sure that your home is grounded! There should be a copper rod or something similar that physically connects the electricity in your house to the ground in your backyard. </p>
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<p>Once all your components are grounded, you should not experience this sensation ever again.</p>
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<p>Hope this helps!</p> Clay, they sorted out what th…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-25:4778851:Comment:1947192011-08-25T13:13:40.054ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>Clay, they sorted out what the problem was and fixed it.</p>
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<p>And though you might not worry much about the fish (though hole in the head or lateral line disease can kill them before you get to eat them) it is more of a worry about the people who might get electrocuted when reaching into a tank to adjust the heater or feed the fish. You really don't want a short leaking electricity into your system.</p>
<p>Clay, they sorted out what the problem was and fixed it.</p>
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<p>And though you might not worry much about the fish (though hole in the head or lateral line disease can kill them before you get to eat them) it is more of a worry about the people who might get electrocuted when reaching into a tank to adjust the heater or feed the fish. You really don't want a short leaking electricity into your system.</p> is this a glass tank? glass i…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-25:4778851:Comment:1945262011-08-25T13:02:09.231Zchuckhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/clayhartwig
is this a glass tank? glass is a exelent insulator maybe the other tank was grounded somehow. i would suspect the heater it only takes a micro crack for the elec to escape. are the pumps in or out of the water? unless you are woried about your fish geting brain tumors i wouldent wory bout them. if your tank is big and plastic and not grounded (very unlikly), note that water flowing thru plastic can create static
is this a glass tank? glass is a exelent insulator maybe the other tank was grounded somehow. i would suspect the heater it only takes a micro crack for the elec to escape. are the pumps in or out of the water? unless you are woried about your fish geting brain tumors i wouldent wory bout them. if your tank is big and plastic and not grounded (very unlikly), note that water flowing thru plastic can create static Hey- thanks alot Chi.
I know…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-25:4778851:Comment:1946012011-08-25T06:57:46.660ZGrowzayhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JGrowzayGerard
Hey- thanks alot Chi. <br/>
<blockquote><div><p>I know you found the cause of the shock, but here is some info on a GFCI.</p>
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Hey- thanks alot Chi. <br/>
<blockquote><div><p>I know you found the cause of the shock, but here is some info on a GFCI.</p>
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</blockquote> I know you found the cause of…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-24:4778851:Comment:1942232011-08-24T21:20:18.610ZChi Mahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChiMa
<p>I know you found the cause of the shock, but here is some info on a GFCI.</p>
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<p><iframe frameborder="0" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Vkd43t2y2to?wmode=opaque" height="345" width="420"></iframe>
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<p>I know you found the cause of the shock, but here is some info on a GFCI.</p>
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<p><iframe frameborder="0" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Vkd43t2y2to?wmode=opaque" height="345" width="420"></iframe>
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