what happens when your lights fall off into your tank?

lpsreefer · #1 12-02-2011, 06:32 AM

im just glad i was watching my fish swim around while it happened, glad i wasnt at work.
lost my starry blenny. :'(
he was the only one to decide that the splash in the water meant food.
i only lost one bulb though.
interesting day to say the least.
i have installed safety lines on all my light fixtures now.
i still dont know why it fell.

gregzz4 · #2 12-02-2011, 06:55 AM

There are misnomers surrounding aquariums and electricity.
Read this and be safe...
You should really invest in a GFCI for your lights, AND a ground probe.
Both will save you and your fish. Without both, neither will do you any good. And for most other equipment, they should also be plugged into a GFCI outlet.
Having a GFCI without a ground probe will not work, and a Ground Probe without a GFCI also will not work.
To fully understand how these circuits work, you need to read this:

Beananimals info

Scroll down to about the midway of the page and read about Grounding Probes. This section will explain about GFCI Circuits and so on.
This is a MUST READ. It could save your life.

Seamazter · #3 12-02-2011, 06:56 AM

You could in case not your lights but in case you drop a toaster or power tool in.
Install a GFI circuit, some have a grounding probe installed, but most don't know that they do nothing unless the probe is installed into a GFI power bar or circuit.
This will auto stop the power into the water.
With a ground probe you still feel power in your water on your hands.
With a GFI circuit you will just blow your power bar or reset switch.
Might save a fish or save you!

lastlight · #4 12-02-2011, 07:17 AM

http://www.beananimal.com/articles/e...he-reefer.aspx

gregzz4 · #5 12-02-2011, 07:55 AM

Crappy response deleted
Came out all wrong

Lampshade · #6 12-02-2011, 08:00 AM

One minute apart, was probably typing while you posted :P

gregzz4 · #7 12-02-2011, 09:18 AM

Shouldn't post when tired
Insert me being a jerk here

gregzz4 · #8 12-02-2011, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lampshade

One minute apart, was probably typing while you posted :P

Great minds...

gregzz4 · #9 12-02-2011, 09:20 AM

Bed time...

lastlight · #10 12-02-2011, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregzz4

I hate to say it, but your description is very broken up.
I am trying to decifer what you said, and it's hard to make out your post.
I get the idea you are referring to, but your grammar is terrible.

And you posted a broken link. Give the guy a break everyone's trying to help =)