Grounding Probe Installation

[Capt. Nemo]

Hi guys,

Could anyone tell me how to install a grounding probe. I am going to buy a Titanium probe. I was thinking I could plug this into my GFCI, but then I found out that this probe doesnt come with a 3 prong grounded plug.. I was going to get one probe for my sump and one for my tank. Thanks very much for everyone's advice.

Gary

 

[Matt Rise]

Gary, do a search on ground probes. There has been a ton of debate on wether or not they are beneficial.

Matt

 

[bertoni]

If it has an eyelet, it can be screwed into an electrical socket. The connecting screws are supposed to be grounded, but that should be tested. Another option would be a three-prong converter with an eyelet. I think I've seen those at hardware stores.

 

[darkwaterdevil]

if your house inst grounded right in even 1 spot you can fry the tank with it. like our house is grounded with both the ground and common wires

 

[Capt. Nemo]

Should the grounding probe be plugged into a GFCI?

 

[bertoni]

It doesn't matter. It just needs to be connected to a good ground.

 

[Capt. Nemo]

How does this setup sound? Grounding probe to GFCI to surge surpressor.

 

[bertoni]

Sounds fine to me.

 

[Capt. Nemo]

Thanks. I appreciate your help.

 

[smcdonn]

Yea, be careful with grounding probes. If you have a short, your tank acts like a capacitor, it will hold a charge. But when you add a grounding probe, it will complete the circuit and cause an amp draw through your tank. Read up on this. A lot of people won't run them.