Tang Hyperventilating (1 Viewer)

[Adam G]

Glad he is doing better. You did the right thing by observing him and noticing something was wrong, then testing all parameters.

 

[SmnParish]

Thanks! I just noticed tonight that in my water mixing container, I can feel a tingle in my fingers and arms when I put them in the water. This must be coming from the maxi jet I use to mix the salt, and I think it explains everything. Time to get a better powerhead!

 

[Matt D.]

Thanks! I just noticed tonight that in my water mixing container, I can feel a tingle in my fingers and arms when I put them in the water. This must be coming from the maxi jet I use to mix the salt, and I think it explains everything. Time to get a better powerhead!

Stray voltage in your mixing container has nothing to do with your display tank. Yes, it's bad (for you), but the two are not physically connected.

 

[Alunai]

I am sorry to ruin the excitement, but Matt is right. Although you may have stray current in your mixing container, that current will dissipate when it is taken out of contact with the item causing the current. So by the time you have moved the water into your display, the current will be gone. For example, if you put one arm in your mixing container and feel that current, then dump the water into a separate container without a powerhead and stick your other arm in there, you won't feel anything. The current will be gone. So unfortunately, that isn't part of the problem.

 

[SmnParish]

Ok, makes sense. I guess all that matters right now though is he is better. I'll just keep a close eye on him.

 

[hypertech]

Stray voltage in your mixing container has nothing to do with your display tank. Yes, it's bad (for you), but the two are not physically connected.

Unless there is some electrolysis and somethign from the windings is contaminating the water. Its unlikely but not impossible. If you feel a tingle, its time to get a new pump.

I am sorry to ruin the excitement, but Matt is right. Although you may have stray current in your mixing container, that current will dissipate when it is taken out of contact with the item causing the current. So by the time you have moved the water into your display, the current will be gone. For example, if you put one arm in your mixing container and feel that current, then dump the water into a separate container without a powerhead and stick your other arm in there, you won't feel anything. The current will be gone. So unfortunately, that isn't part of the problem.

The current will stop flowing instantly as soon as the voltage source and/or ground in the current path is removed. It doesn't dissipate over time. Saltwater has no significant electrical storage capacity.

 

[Alunai]

Agreed. I worded poorly.