Question

[kgstei]

The unplugged end of a powerhead fell into my saltwater mixing barrel. Does it it become an issue with water quality and at what after how much time submerged would you toss the water?

 

[Marc11]

I would think your fine. How long was it in there?

 

[cracker]

rinse it in fresh & dry it well. Should be OK.

 

[kgstei]

I would think your fine. How long was it in there?

That's the big question I'm not really sure. my guess is 4 days

 

[Captain Quint]

That's the big question I'm not really sure. my guess is 4 days

Is your plug silver or gold tone in color? Doesn't matter too much as I believe most of our plugs are either raw brass but more than likely the silver cover which should be nickel plating.

I would consider it okay but an electrician might have a better answer to your question than I.

 

[kgstei]

Is your plug silver or gold tone in color? Doesn't matter too much as I believe most of our plugs are either raw brass but more than likely the silver cover which should be nickel plating.

I would consider it okay but an electrician might have a better answer to your question than I.

I think the plug is silverbut I'm not real concerned about that. I'm more concerned about the metal being in the water. As i think about I could just use it for a wc in my fish only. Or better yet if someone wants a free tomato clown I could shut that tank down.

 

[Captain Quint]

I apologize. What I was trying to say is that I would feel confident if it were mine as it should not copper being introduced because of the metal.

I know someone who found a rusted nail in his sump and didn't know how long it had been in the water and was worried, but to me, the nail would have essentially only added ferric oxide into the system.

Long story short is that there were zero issues.

 

[kgstei]

I apologize. What I was trying to say is that I would feel confident if it were mine as it should not copper being introduced because of the metal.

I know someone who found a rusted nail in his sump and didn't know how long it had been in the water and was worried, but to me, the nail would have essentially only added ferric oxide into the system.

Long story short is that there were zero issues.

Thanks for the info Cap. I'm inclined to agree.