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Whats the purpose of the grounding probe if you have GFCI? The ms current hits your skin the GFI should trip, no?
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Lets think about this a second
Now if you want protection through the grounding path install an arc fault breaker.
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They can. Especially if there is an old appliance plugged in.I've heard these trip quite often.
I'll let the electrical experts continue on the probe conversation (I do not have one). I'd like to circle back (before it's forgotten) to having two (or more) circuits (I have two) on your system with a real world example. I have my return (and other items) on one circuit and have my circulation (and other items) on the other circuit. Both have GFCI's installed. I have an outlet nozzle from both the return and circulation that disrupts the surface of the water. Just two weeks ago I had one trip for a reason still unknown. So until I could get back home, my tank had at least some water movement and the water surface disrupted for exchange purposes.
Yes I was notified this happened (via Apex) but I was in a situation I wasn't able to respond for at least a few hours. I wasn't as concerned because I felt it would be fine until I got home because I had movement. Just a quick example, at least in my opinion, to demonstrate the importance of two (or more) circuits. You just have to plan out what's run on each.
Now back to your regularly scheduled discussion of probes and GFCI's. Stay safe!
I have my return (and other items) on one circuit and have my circulation (and other items) on the other circuit. Both have GFCI's installed. I have an outlet nozzle from both the return and circulation that disrupts the surface of the water. Just two weeks ago I had one trip for a reason still unknown. So until I could get back home, my tank had at least some water movement and the water surface disrupted for exchange purposes.
Pretty good idea. I'm assuming you don't need 2 circuits but 2 outlets.... The trip happens at the outlet (assuming you don't have GFI circuits)
Assumption incorrect - again, my opinion. It's two separate circuits (so two breakers at the box), not just outlets. Had an electrician run mine because I don't do electric!!!
Sometimes breakers go bad. Not often but it happens.Oh wow thats pretty cool.....I have never had a regular circuit break for no reason though
Oh wow thats pretty cool.....I have never had a regular circuit break for no reason though
...Sometimes breakers go bad. Not often but it happens.
Lol. Yes.....I wanted to know about stray voltage and it's risk to the hobbyist.
My question is, if I did have stray current in the water and I dippped a plastic cup in the water, can the current go through the cup and shock me? Or what if I use grabbers or gloves? Will it go through that?
I rarely get my hands wet but I do often dip a cup or use a grabber.....
I could install a GFI but I would be concerned that it would trip randomly when I'm not around....