How to figure out what went bad. GFI

[Brady4000]

I have a probe in the tank, thank God. But the GFI poped. The wife said something flashed. How do I figure out what went bad without hurting the fish?

I also have a volt meter… but not the best at using it.

 

[Brady4000]

I also have all replaced equipment. So once I figured it out. I can replace it. I had equipment on stand by.

 

[Rtaylor]

Unplug everything, test the water. Then plug in each item 1 at a time until you find the culprit.

 

[Brady4000]

test the water

With the volt meter?

 

[Rtaylor]

With the volt meter?

I didn’t realize you removed everything. I’ve only ever done this by checking the water with the volt meter. I guess you could use a bucket of water.

 

[Rtaylor]

Also look into getting a grounding probe for your tank.

 

[Brady4000]

Also look into getting a grounding probe for your tank.

I have one, in the tank

 

[Brady4000]

I didn’t realize you removed everything. I’ve only ever done this by checking the water with the volt meter. I guess you could use a bucket of water.

I didn’t remove anything. Just not sure how to use the volt meter for the tank… I am YouTubing now. Electrical is not my thing. But I have replaced plugs.

 

[Brady4000]

Everything is however turned off

 

[Brady4000]

How much Voltage in the water is too much? Seems like it’s at .800-.500 with anything plugged in.

 

[Rtaylor]

How much Voltage in the water is too much? Seems like it’s at .800-.500 with anything plugged in.

I don’t remember off hand, I’d look it up

 

[Brady4000]

Honestly, From what I see on other post.. it’s fine.. what would you do if GFI tripped and this is the volts in the sump?

 

[Brady4000]

Everything is plugged in running fine… nothing GFI doing good..