Faulty Heats Electrifying You Water??
#1
Posted 14 July 2016 - 03:09 PM
#2
Posted 14 July 2016 - 03:21 PM
You normally only notice this stinging or tingly sensation when you have cuts, knicks, scratches, etc on your hands.
I would think its more noticable in harder waters that contain a higher electrolyte level... which is to say the water becomes more conductive... Well so my limited chemistry understanding would indicate.
Stick your elbow in the tank and see if you notice the problem.
All aquarium electrical products contribute a small electrical current to the aquarium water... dont waste time worrying about it. Pretty much have to accept it.
#3
Posted 14 July 2016 - 04:46 PM
ok thanks for that malawiman that puts my mind to rest
#4
Posted 15 July 2016 - 10:48 AM
I don't trust electricity to be my friend, so I wouldn't do the elbow test myself. As a good little rule, I ALWAYS switch off the heater if I am putting my hands in the fish tank. Not so much a big deal these days with RCD protection, but just in case anything bad were to happen, switching off the heater pretty much eliminates any chance of electrocution.
#5
Posted 15 July 2016 - 07:09 PM
There are reasons for water submersed instruments to be like this, for electrical reasons.
Mm is spot on with have cuts that hurt, I just thought it was the nerve being closer to electricity rather than a Barrier of protective skin.
But what eccentriates the tingle is if you have bare feet or in thongs and your feet are wet to earth you better,,,, your body is basically being used as a earth,
Try it,,, put your shoes on, put your fingers in and feel the tingle,,, then take your shoes of and put a tablespoon of water on the ground and stand on it, dip your fingers in,,, God, damn, jeez, Woh ZZZZZZ! X 10 lol.
#6
Posted 16 July 2016 - 07:27 PM
ok thanks for that, yes I was wearing bare feet or thongs at the time and would have been doing water chages. So that it explains why hahah
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