DIY titanium ground probe

[tigershark]

As per the subject stated, this threat shows you how to DIY a simple probe to "ground" your tank...

Meterial:

1) 1 x 3 pin plug- $1.20

2) 1x titanium bicycle spoke- $8

3) 1 x 1 feet wire - free:D:D

4) 1x wire conector- 10pcs for $0.50

[tigershark]

this is a 3 pin plug, open the screw behind...

[tigershark]

after you've open the 3 pin plug, connect the wire to the "earth which is located on the top of the pin as picture show..

[tigershark]

this is a titatium bicycle spoke, i've cut off the top part which looks like a hook, and the bottom part which is whit screw lines.... this is because the bicycle shop owner told me that this 2 part is made by some kind of alloy....

[tigershark]

connect the spoke and the wire which is attached with the 3 pin plug using a wire connector, in case some of you does'nt know what is that, pls refer to the pic below:

[tigershark]

this is the finished product.....

[tigershark]

sorry for the blur pic.... i'm using a web cam...

a few things to note, if your tank isvery far away from the power supply, use a longer wire, you could use any kind of wire......

I've use less 5 mins to connect everything.... so, try it your self, feel free to comment........

[Achilles Tang]

Moving this to the DIY forum...

[tigershark]

Moving this to the DIY forum...

sorry AT... accidently post it wrongly.....

[BarraCudaTM]

you didnt water proof the connection! <_

[Tanzy]

Simply squirt some silicone into the connector. That should be good waterproofing.

[tigershark]

pai seh, pai seh...forgot to take the last part of the pic.... now the probe in my tank, lazy to take out, as wat AT and bara suggest, you must water proff the connection, just use any silicon or wrape it with those PVC tape that electrician use, its only $0.30 for 1 roll....

[hongqixian]

Where can I get the wire connector? What is the brand(is there any)?

[BarraCudaTM]

you can get them easily at any electrical or hardware shops .. they come in a row .. wont cost you more than $1.50 depending on the size

[hongqixian]

Okay! Found it at one of those small shops that sell all sorts of cheap household items near tamp mrt.

[Donaldcoolwater]

this is a titatium bicycle spoke, i've cut off the top part which looks like a hook, and the bottom part which is whit screw lines.... this is because the bicycle shop owner told me that this 2 part is made by some kind of alloy....

Hi:

Can other conductive material to be used?

I got this advise from a PHD guy on material.

SS317, SS316 and F75 ( use in medical product work as good as Titatium)

they are conductive and non- corrosive.

can't get titatium, not easy ....

[fooyl]

Hi bros,

So how to get all these material?

SS = stainless steel?

please advise.

cheers

fooyl

Hi:

Can other conductive material to be used?

I got this advise from a PHD guy on material.

SS317, SS316 and F75 ( use in medical product work as good as Titatium)

they are conductive and non- corrosive.

can't get titatium, not easy ....

[jyoon]

Thanks Bro

If anyone do not wish to DIY can buy off the shelve in RD. Remember should be S$19.00. No need 3 pin plug, just wire up your existing equipment plug using the earth pin.

[Jameshong]

Hi bros,

So how to get all these material?

SS = stainless steel?

please advise.

cheers

fooyl

Hi bro,

It wun save much to DIY so dun waste time ...just get one off the shelf titanium ground probe from LFS .

It costs around 18~21 buck only .