New pump fault caused a shock ... Everything ok?

[intenseimage]

I added a MJ1200 to the sump last night and after a few hrs went to check on it to see if the extra flow was doing well. I noticed it fell off the sump wall so reached in, grabbed it and got that lovely tingle.

It was promptly removed and when we looked at the tank we saw all the BTAs closed up (granted lights had turned off for the night as well).

This morning the leathers are all still closed up, most zoos, and the anems are looking a bit rough. One fish also didn't want to eat.

I'm guessing the zap from last night is the cause ... If so, think it's just a temp situation for the inhabitants or should we really keep an eye on everyone for fear of die off?

Reviewing the gfci and grounding situation today as well ...

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[mcgyvr]

Reviewing the gfci and grounding situation today as well ...

As in you didn't have GFCI?
You don't need a ground probe but you do want all line powered submerged equipment on GFCI protection..

Sometimes you can even get static shocks from tanks or it could be something else acting up.. Just ensure you have GFCI protection and go on with life

 

[intenseimage]

As in you didn't have GFCI?
You don't need a ground probe but you do want all line powered submerged equipment on GFCI protection..

Sometimes you can even get static shocks from tanks or it could be something else acting up.. Just ensure you have GFCI protection and go on with life

Correct, we just moved to a basement sump and the full power setup hasn't been installed yet so this was just plugged into the wall. Adding an inline gfci today until the full outlet setup is done

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[SAT]

The advantage of a grounding probe is it will allow the GFCI to trip before you get a shock. It's a good idea to divide your equipment between two circuits so when the GFCI trips you don't lose the whole system.

 

[alton]

Hope everything works out ok, was this a cobalt or marineland mj1200?

 

[intenseimage]

Hope everything works out ok, was this a cobalt or marineland mj1200?

Marineland