What to do for an electrical short in the system.

[stanleo]

My system has been up and running 7 years now. Before I left for a month long trip I changed almost all the equipment except the heater, one powerhead, the grounding probe and the Apex controller. Everything is on the Apex. I recently got back and today is the first day I put my hand in the water. I got a mild shock and this tripped the GFCI outlet. None of the animals seem to be bothered but when I reset the outlet, the charge is back. I have to go to work in a few and tomorrow I am spending the whole day in New York so can't do much until the next day. I was thinking in the interim I could put a new grounding probe in until I find the equipment that is shorting and replace it. Thoughts?

 

[stanleo]

Ok I found the short. It was the old powerhead. I will replace it and the heater to be on the safe side. And get a new grounding probe.

 

[Fish Fan]

Glad you got it figured out safely.

I started using titanium heaters in part because I learned that they also serve as a grounding probe for the tank too.

Good luck!

 

[BeanAnimal]

Ok I found the short. It was the old powerhead. I will replace it and the heater to be on the safe side. And get a new grounding probe.

I am confused, you say “new” ground probe. Had you removed the old one?