WMAS Discussion Forum : Stray Electricity http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:13:18 +0000 Mon, 31 Jan 2005 01:15:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4865 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Stray Electricity : I know that the point of this...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=52156&title=stray-electricity#52156 Author: sjlopez39
Subject: 4865
Posted: January 31 2005 at 1:15am

I know that the point of this topic is stray electricity. However I wonder if the temp drop that occurs due to lights out might be beneficial since there is more dissolved oxygen in water with a cooler temp.

My reef tank has been heaterless for about 5 years.
]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2005 01:15:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=52156&title=stray-electricity#52156 <![CDATA[Stray Electricity : Jake Pehrson wrote: Kevin...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=52149&title=stray-electricity#52149 Author: rstruhs
Subject: 4865
Posted: January 30 2005 at 11:17pm

Originally posted by Jake Pehrson Jake Pehrson wrote:

Originally posted by Kevin Kevin wrote:

I have to depend on a sore finger to feel a twinge and it seems to detect a twinge on more than one electrical device.

This is why a voltmeter is handy in identifying your stray voltage culprit.

 

When I quickly read Jake's response, I misread "voltmeter" as volunteer!  It made me laugh!

]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:17:51 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=52149&title=stray-electricity#52149 <![CDATA[Stray Electricity : Adam, your more than welcome to...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=51740&title=stray-electricity#51740 Author: Kevin
Subject: 4865
Posted: January 27 2005 at 9:49am

Adam, your more than welcome to come on by. I have access to a volt meter but I don't feel like going and getting it. I have too many other projects going on right now.]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2005 09:49:18 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=51740&title=stray-electricity#51740 <![CDATA[Stray Electricity : Kevin wrote:I don&#039;t have...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=51733&title=stray-electricity#51733 Author: Jake Pehrson
Subject: 4865
Posted: January 27 2005 at 1:29am

Originally posted by Kevin Kevin wrote:

I don't have a volt meter. So the cheepest next best thing was a finger twinge I guess I could borrow my dads. If I have a grounding probe in there do I still need to worry about stray current? I guess my question is, if I know something is producing stray current is it ok to get a grounding probe and let it be, or do I figure exactly what is causing it and get it out?

Good questions.  Looks like Adam might answer some in an upcoming article.\

I think it really depends on how much stray voltage you have.  In most cases a grounding probe is sufficient IMO.  I doesn't hurt to look for the problem if you have a voltmeter.

Usually I find the biggest stray voltage creators are powerheads and non-grounded lighting.



Edited by Jake Pehrson]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2005 01:29:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=51733&title=stray-electricity#51733 <![CDATA[Stray Electricity : Kevin- I am exploring those exact...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=51706&title=stray-electricity#51706 Author: Adam Blundell
Subject: 4865
Posted: January 26 2005 at 7:18pm

Kevin- I am exploring those exact questions.  Maybe I'll bring my meters to your house.

Adam

]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:18:54 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=51706&title=stray-electricity#51706 <![CDATA[Stray Electricity : I don&#039;t have a volt meter....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=51692&title=stray-electricity#51692 Author: Kevin
Subject: 4865
Posted: January 26 2005 at 6:04pm

I don't have a volt meter. So the cheepest next best thing was a finger twinge I guess I could borrow my dads. If I have a grounding probe in there do I still need to worry about stray current? I guess my question is, if I know something is producing stray current is it ok to get a grounding probe and let it be, or do I figure exactly what is causing it and get it out?]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2005 18:04:10 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=51692&title=stray-electricity#51692 <![CDATA[Stray Electricity : Kevin wrote:I have to depend...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=51682&title=stray-electricity#51682 Author: Jake Pehrson
Subject: 4865
Posted: January 26 2005 at 5:22pm

Originally posted by Kevin Kevin wrote:

I have to depend on a sore finger to feel a twinge and it seems to detect a twinge on more than one electrical device.

This is why a voltmeter is handy in identifying your stray voltage culprit.

 



Edited by Jake Pehrson]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:22:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=51682&title=stray-electricity#51682 <![CDATA[Stray Electricity : Jake- I&#039;ll take a couple...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=51670&title=stray-electricity#51670 Author: Adam Blundell
Subject: 4865
Posted: January 26 2005 at 1:58pm

Jake- I'll take a couple when I come to get the refract.
Thanks!

Adam

]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:58:54 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=51670&title=stray-electricity#51670 <![CDATA[Stray Electricity : Jake, I would like 999,999 of...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=51666&title=stray-electricity#51666 Author: Carl
Subject: 4865
Posted: January 26 2005 at 1:45pm

Jake, I would like 999,999 of them. I'll leave the other one for whoever else might need it. I don't want to be greedy!

Just kidding, I'm set on power cords.

]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:45:38 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=51666&title=stray-electricity#51666 <![CDATA[Stray Electricity : I have a million (okay maybe not...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=51663&title=stray-electricity#51663 Author: Jake Pehrson
Subject: 4865
Posted: January 26 2005 at 1:36pm

I have a million (okay maybe not a million) power cords with grounds.  If anybody ever needs one or more please let me know.  They are free!]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:36:55 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4865&PID=51663&title=stray-electricity#51663