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Stray voltage

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Rocketmann, Aug 9, 2013.

  1. Aug 9, 2013 #1
    Rocketmann

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    After wracking my brain trying to figure out what is messing with my corals I borrowed a multimeter and tested for stray voltage. It showed 30-40 volts. Ug! I have a lot of new equipment in this new tank, so it makes sense that the corals would be hurting from that sort of change. I turned off everything but the LED light (without unplugging) and it went down to about 15 or 20. Going to get a ground probe from Seascapes during lunch, so that should help until I figure out what is causing the problems. I have a new heater, mag pump, and skimmer pump, so it shouldn't be hard. I'm also going to add an extra ground to my LED power supply.
     
  2. Aug 9, 2013 #2
    ninjazx777 Des Moines, IA

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    You need to unplug each piece of equipment one at a time and measure after each one is unplugged to figure out exactly which piece of equipment it is. then replace it. my guess is its either a heater or a pump. butt you need to figure it out cause its only going to get worse
     
  3. Aug 10, 2013 #3
    Rocketmann

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    Good news - I borrowed another multimeter and it's giving me no voltage reading. I also went ahead and bought my own meter and it shows nothing too.

     

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