Octo varios reef controller accidently got wet!

[San Diego Husky]

So after i cleaned my return pump the controller accidently felt into the sump when I put the pump back in, now it's blinking red and not turning on did I fry it?

 

[MTBake]

Good possibility that it's fried.

Unplug it and let it dry out for several days before trying it again. Placing in a bag of rice seems to help absorb moisture out of electronics. Worked for a past iPhone I dropped in a lake one day. Took about 5 days, but it worked fine once it dried up. Unplugging and/or turning off immediately is key. Helps prevent further damage to circuits.

 

[San Diego Husky]

Bummer, ya I tried turning it on and off a few times and think I made it worse lol well luckily I have a backup return pump, do you think the varios s2 was too small for a 75 gallon with 20 gallon sump? Maybe I should upgrade to the 4. Thanks

 

[vetteguy53081]

Get it in dry rice ASAP and you may be able to dry out and salvage it.
You may also open up casing UNPLUGGED and use computer air cleaner in a can and blow it out well then place in rice