Stray current and stray voltage (wiki)

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Originally Posted by syncro

Can you suggest the proper way to do this? I understand your point and certainly don't want anyone to get hurt or worse. I also know people will still do it for the same reason people change their own brake pads despite the danger of driving several tons of metal down the road with failing brakes. I'd rather have the information so if someone decides to take the risk they can at least minimize the risk.

IMO don't count a ground probe as a solution to the problem of stray voltage. It works yes but all its doing is allow the original problem to get worse.

I see you mentioned drip looks in your article which is great to help with water seeping into the plugs, also should add to inspect your equipment on a regular basis, check the cords, check the ends just make sure it still looks ok. How many of us have thrown a nasty crab into the sump at some point? whats to say he didnt get angry and try to crush your cords for your skimmer or return pump? Visual checks on regular basis.

If you do find some stray voltage unplug everything and test the water with each component one at a time to see what is causing it. If you cant find it after that then go to the other options/steps no point in trying the hard fix when you might be able to do something faster and more simple.