shocking

[paulamrein]

I think it's coming from my heater. But when I touch the water in my sump I get a buzz and shock. I unplugged everything and plugged in one at a time. And I want to say almost for sure it was an old heater I got as a hand-me-down. It wasn't like "oh I feel a little buzz" It was ZAP!!
Now, while it was still on I felt my main tank and felt nothing. So I think it is centralized in the sump. Now, first off, how can I know for sure I have no other charge going through my water. Secondly, I haven't noticed any pods or anything in my sump anymore so should I assume they all went bye-bye. Also are there any long term effects of this, can I start repopulating my pods? I have chateo down there still and not sure if it's live or dead. It's still green though. What's my next plan of action.
I am not sure if this is related, but I picked up a used octo 150 cheap. And the guy I bought it from (trade to LFS and I bought) I know he is reputable, it's not making anything into the cup. Suggestions on the skimmer? or is it because I had a power-plant in my sump?

 

[viodea]

Get a GFCI frist.

 

[Im Lon 2]

GGCI will not flip for the little Buzz, BUT you should ALWAYS run GFCI outlets with you tank.

Could be a bad ground. Is your sump over a concreat floor.

 

[paulamrein]

Well, it's on foam, the wooden stand, carpet, padding, than concrete. I wouldn't have called it a little buzz though. My elbow was numb for a few minutes when I put my finger in the water.

 

[Lost His Marbles Name]

You a baby, just take the pain. It feels good after awhile

 

[paulamrein]

no I said I put my FINGER in the water,

 

[paulamrein]

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[chadfarmer]

is there any build up on the cup walls

can you adjust the high of the water inside the skimmer (maybe a wedge pipe or telescoping tube)

 

[Im Lon 2]

If you unplugged everything and you are getting a little buzz (LMAO) when the heater is plugged in then you need to replace the heater, before you cause something major.

 

[paulamrein]

Already replaced heater, won't be needing after too long with summer rolling in. I am picking up I am picking up GFCI units tonight. Chad, The skimmer has no goop, and to my knowledge no adjustments. Dwayne said to wait a few more days as it takes time for a newly introduced skimmer to kick in. We shall see, I don't have anything as far as bioload currently as I sent the Chromis on their merry little way but there should be some still to skim you would think. Right?