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Old 12-29-2010, 12:29 AM
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Most folks simply use a multimeter set to the AC volt scale. One test probe into the water, the other to your ground connection. The voltage potential you get will vary depending on the type of equipment you use and in what shape it is. Any kind of fluorescent lights will most certainly induce some voltage potential into the water, depending on how far above the surface the lamps are mounted. Low levels of AC voltage are generally nothing to be concerned about.
what value should someone be looking for "as a low value" safe value?
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Old 12-29-2010, 01:22 AM
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How did you test your ground probe?
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Old 12-29-2010, 01:28 AM
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what value should someone be looking for "as a low value" safe value?
That's a bit of a 'loaded' question. It can vary depending on the person potentially getting zapped too. Don't want to open myself up for any lawsuits here by putting up numbers. Let's just say if you're getting readings higher than about 20 volts AC, you might wish to investigate to see if there's a component starting to break down in your system.
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