werner Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 ...but my GFCI tripped. :shock: Apparently my heating cable had a malfunction. I didn't have my hands in the tank at that particular moment, but would have a few seconds later. Just a little reminder to you all to protect yourselves when playing with water and electricity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatureNut Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Yikes! Lucky! And yes... I tell the teacher never EVER to put her hands in the tank at school unless it's unplugged, yet how often do I move this rock or scrub off that piece of algae without unplugging. Sheesh... I REALLY need to be smarter about these things. Thanks for the reminder, and I'm glad you're fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertan Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I don't think there can be too many reminders about this risk. I know I am lazy too often and reach in to set a thermometer or perfrom some other type of maintenance. Heck I remember moving rocks around in my tanks with the heaters plugged in as a kid because I was afraid the fish would get cold if I turned it off. This thread does give me the thought to put GFCIs into the tank room in my new house though and I thank you for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Water, glass, electricity, and rocks. It's all good. :smokey: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 ...but my GFCI tripped. :shock: Apparently my heating cable had a malfunction. I didn't have my hands in the tank at that particular moment, but would have a few seconds later. Just a little reminder to you all to protect yourselves when playing with water and electricity. Close call :shock: I am glad I made the last minute decision to put GFCI plugs for our new rack... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrosionjerry Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 To Funny Nick! Thanks for the reminder Werner... always unplug before fooling around in the aquaria.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geleen Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Never gave that a thought! :boxed: So what happened to the fish when the incident occurred? J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
werner Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 The fish are fine. I'm no electrical expert, but am guessing that if they're suspended in the water, they're not a path to ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slough Shark Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Wow, I also had no idea about this... I guess I'll be turning of my heater before I putter around in the tanks, thanks!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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