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what happens when your lights fall off into your tank?
im just glad i was watching my fish swim around while it happened, glad i wasnt at work.
lost my starry blenny. :'( he was the only one to decide that the splash in the water meant food. i only lost one bulb though. interesting day to say the least. i have installed safety lines on all my light fixtures now. i still dont know why it fell. |
There are misnomers surrounding aquariums and electricity.
Read this and be safe... You should really invest in a GFCI for your lights, AND a ground probe. Both will save you and your fish. Without both, neither will do you any good. And for most other equipment, they should also be plugged into a GFCI outlet. Having a GFCI without a ground probe will not work, and a Ground Probe without a GFCI also will not work. To fully understand how these circuits work, you need to read this: Beananimals info Scroll down to about the midway of the page and read about Grounding Probes. This section will explain about GFCI Circuits and so on. This is a MUST READ. It could save your life. |
You could in case not your lights but in case you drop a toaster or power tool in.
Install a GFI circuit, some have a grounding probe installed, but most don't know that they do nothing unless the probe is installed into a GFI power bar or circuit. This will auto stop the power into the water. With a ground probe you still feel power in your water on your hands. With a GFI circuit you will just blow your power bar or reset switch. Might save a fish or save you! |
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One minute apart, was probably typing while you posted :P
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Shouldn't post when tired
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