Let's talk about stray electricity

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If you are feel a tingle when you touch your aquarium’s water, it may be stray voltage. melevsreef.com...
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@Ellery-USA Ай бұрын

Marc - I just installed a soft starter for my 2.5 ton Condenser so I can actually run my A/C from my Generator. It's a HF 8750 generator.

@melevsreef Ай бұрын

I need to know more!

@floweringreefs206 Ай бұрын

Good content ! 1000w heater isn’t 10amps it’s closer to 8 it depends on the voltage of the device P(Watts)= V(voltage) • A (amperage) you can manipulate that formula to find Amperage of a device based on voltage and power draw ! Hope it helps.. also voltage is not the lethal component it’s amperage it only takes 100 milliamps to be lethal it depends.. hope this helps happy reefing !

@wesleybangs Ай бұрын

Amperage is just what happens. He’s right voltage is the issue. As resistance increases the current flow( amperage decreases) voltage is like water pressure in a garden hose. It is there when you need it. The water coming out is the current flow and resistance is the nozzle regulating that .adjust the resistance it will change the amperage,and you will max out at a certain point, but if you increase the water pressure (voltage ) now you have potential to have more water flow (current) in the system.Grab onto 120 V in the house you’re going to have current flow. Now have your wife hose you and grab the same wires. The current flow is multiplied, and you will probably die. Current is the effect , voltage is the issue.

@floweringreefs206 Ай бұрын

@@wesleybangs I see your point but current is not the effect and voltage is synonymous with the pressure of electricity, current in amps is the measure of how many electrons are flowing therefore it is the factor that is more lethal you can put 12v on your tongue and be completely fine if there’s little to no current.. voltage is the potential difference between two points on a circuit and current is rate of flow of electrons.. I see your point and argument but higher woltages doesn’t mean higher current or number of electrons flowing etc…

@RobTeeJr Ай бұрын

Marc, Sorry I missed this one. I don't know your broadcast schedule. I haven't forgotten about your rock flower pictures. I just haven't been able to find my Flipper camera/cell phone filter so I've ordered another. When it arrives I'll shoot some pics.

@31033naquan Ай бұрын

Better late than never Even if the show is already finished

@AliAtapour_ProjectReef Ай бұрын

Great episode Marc

@DGGuaglianone Ай бұрын

Oh man I probably should have just stayed in fresh water, 😅 but I love my pet corals too much ❤

@melevsreef Ай бұрын

😂 nope, stay salty, my friend. 😇

@richarddesimone960 Ай бұрын

Oneday i noticed my fish were acting funny. Darting around the tank not eating. Just generally acting strang or abnormal behavior for them. I didnt think about it and let the tank be. The next day i found my beloved clarki clown fish dead on the floor. Along with my purple fire fish one was on the floor the other was stuck to the nero 3 and jammed it. I couldnt find a direct reason at the time through visual observation. Come to find out the seal on my heater had let go and was letting live stray current into the tank. Not sure how long it was happening. I noticed because when i stuck my hand in the tank i felt a tingling sensation like i was gettting stung by anemone. I said to myself thats strange. So i starting looking for sorces of the Tingle. Was it bacteria, was it cyano in the water column or some type of dino. Couldnt seem to find a biological reason i was getting this sensation. Eventually started to unplug all my gear one by one. As as soon as i touched the heater i got a strong zap to my fingers that made them cramp up. At that moment i knew i had an issuie. 😂 Moral of the story Check all your gear today! Clean it all 😢 save your fish save your house and family from a disaster ❤ Love the video marc Hope you had a good vacation.

@melevsreef Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience, glad you were able to track it down and correct it.