Dropped my light in =/

[Mr_Banana_Pants]

While setting up my aquatic life 6 bulb t5 fixture, it fell into the water. I pulled it right out, only part of it became submerged(timer, transformers, 1 of 3 ballast). It was in the water maybe 2-3 seconds. I let it dry out, removed the timer and placed it in the refrigerator in rice to dry it. Today (24 hrs later) I put it all back together, and plugged it in. The display was messed up, then I heard a crackle and a pop... any ideas? Waiting for a call back from aquatic life

 

[Greybeard]

Ugh. A little late, but "don't do that" is really the only advise I have for dropping unsealed electronics in saltwater.

Electronics making rice crispy noises is usually a bad thing. Best of luck with AquaticLife.

 

[mcarroll]

A complete rinse-out with RODI....even a quick soak or two. Then dry.

But if it's already been turned on with dry saltwater shorting out anything, it may be too late.

 

[Mr_Banana_Pants]

Aquaticlife said most likely it is the 12v transformer, so I purchased a new one and a new timer... I'll keep ya posted