Anemone Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 do i need a ground probe? i think i've narrowed down the cause to the Hailea chiller im running. as long as the main for the chiller is off, i dun get those small shocks in the tank anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted April 28, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted April 28, 2011 I think you should repair the chiller instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member desideria Posted April 28, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted April 28, 2011 yes get it repaired... if it's tingling you... I can't imagine what's your fish experiencing all this time 24/7 .. good luck! Quote Cheers, Desi Sheldon (TBBT): A little misunderstanding? Galileo and the Pope had a little misunderstanding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member oceanviper Posted April 28, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted April 28, 2011 Hi there... I also have this issue. What i did was to ground the chasis... Quote Tank : 3 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup end Feb 2014 ) --> 4 x 2 x 1.8 ( setup early Nov 2016 ) Skimmer : Bubble Magus NAC6 --> Bubble Magus Curve 7 Return pump : Jebao 10000l/h ( down in 17th December 2014 ) --> Jebao DC-12000 ( 19th December 2014 ) Compressor drop-in coil Wavemaker : Tunze 6105 x 1 Lights : Modular based DIY LED light x 4 Chaeto in the sump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anemone Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Hi there... I also have this issue. What i did was to ground the chasis... how do u ground the chasis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anemone Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 I think you should repair the chiller instead. im trying to get the supplier to see wat my options are now. im hoping for good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anemone Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 yes get it repaired... if it's tingling you... I can't imagine what's your fish experiencing all this time 24/7 .. good luck! maybe i phrased it wrong. i only get the shock as my water enters the water. after that it's fine. still, i have to see if the supplier can repair or change the thing for me. else i have to look for other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anemone Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Supplier called. he asked me to see if the power cable can be changed to the UK 3-pin plug instead. If not, he'll drop by my place to hack it into a UK plug. i think that should solve the issue. It came with a German(i think) 2-pin plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member comet88 Posted April 28, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted April 28, 2011 I do not have a chiller but i do have this issue too . Hope some experts here can elaborate more & share with us . Where can we get those stuffs ? How do we & where do we install those on our tank . Any of our LFS selling ? Hope to see someone selling @ this coming Aquarama . Quote Main tank: 48 x 24 x 22 Skimmer: BM Return pump: Eheim 1264 Wavemaker: Tunze 6065, 6085 & Hydor Koralia 5 Lighting: Beamworks Led Enductor Fluidized Reactor FR30 : NP Pellets TLF PhosBan Reactor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yangster Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 guys, change those round Euro 2 pin plugs away to a 3 pin. No need to ground the chasis. or simply get a proper adaptor. those EURO 2 pin plugs will not be grounded if you use those cheap multi adaptors. Quote Tank : 2.5 x1.5 x 2 Skimmer : Bubble Magus NAC3.5 Lighting : Maxspect 110W Chiller : Hailea 150 @ 27Deg Salt : TropicMarin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anemone Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 guys, change those round Euro 2 pin plugs away to a 3 pin. No need to ground the chasis. or simply get a proper adaptor. those EURO 2 pin plugs will not be grounded if you use those cheap multi adaptors. Its annoying to have the more expensive equipment come in with non-UK plugs. i wish they'll change them to the 3 pins when they get to singapore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted April 28, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted April 28, 2011 Grounding the chiller with 3-pin plug(assuming the chiller power cord includes the ground cable) dosen't mean the chiller is no longer leaking current. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DUCADOS Posted April 28, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted April 28, 2011 This is a very serious n dangerous issue. Electricity is leaking dude... Better get it solve fast. Quote Some1 doesn't 1 2 do anything find an excuse,some1 1 2 do something find a mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anemone Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Grounding the chiller with 3-pin plug(assuming the chiller power cord includes the ground cable) dosen't mean the chiller is no longer leaking current. would re-wiring the 2 pin into a std UK 3-pin solve the issue? thats wat the supplier recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted April 28, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted April 28, 2011 would re-wiring the 2 pin into a std UK 3-pin solve the issue? thats wat the supplier recommended. If a 3-pin can solve the problem, shouldn't it be factory fitted in the 1st place? Sorry but I'm a little skeptical to this recommendation. I feel that you should talk to qualified electricians who has experience with Hailea chillers for a 2nd or 3rd opinion. This way, you'll pretty much know what's wrong & how much it's going to cost to get it fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anemone Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 If a 3-pin can solve the problem, shouldn't it be factory fitted in the 1st place? Sorry but I'm a little skeptical to this recommendation. I feel that you should talk to qualified electricians who has experience with Hailea chillers for a 2nd or 3rd opinion. This way, you'll pretty much know what's wrong & how much it's going to cost to get it fixed. from wat i hear, the power cable has a ground wire that's not used by the original 2 pin. he proposing to re-wire all 3 wires properly in a 3 pin plug. lol i dunno. i was nv good at electrical stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stmomo Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 guys, change those round Euro 2 pin plugs away to a 3 pin. No need to ground the chasis. or simply get a proper adaptor. those EURO 2 pin plugs will not be grounded if you use those cheap multi adaptors. Hi bro, what u mean by getting a proper adaptor? do u mean multi plug power extension? must get those good ones? any recommendation? For those good ones even if y connect 2 pin, it will still be grounded? Thx... Quote Main Tank: 4x2x2 with 5 FT Piano Finishing Cabinet Sump Tank: 32" by 18" by 16" Arctica Chiller 1/4 HP DBE 200 Vortech MP40wES Wavemaker Skimz 201 Skimmer DE Lighting Retro Fit 6x54W T5 tubes Eheim 1264 Chiller and Return Pump American Pinpoint PH and Temperature Monitor KDK 15WUD Chiller Compartment Fan Tunze Osmolator ATO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member comet88 Posted April 30, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted April 30, 2011 I do not have a chiller but i do have this issue too . Hope some experts here can elaborate more & share with us . Where can we get those stuffs ? How do we & where do we install those on our tank . Any of our LFS selling ? Hope to see someone selling @ this coming Aquarama . Better to be safe then sorry . Anyone care to share ? Quote Main tank: 48 x 24 x 22 Skimmer: BM Return pump: Eheim 1264 Wavemaker: Tunze 6065, 6085 & Hydor Koralia 5 Lighting: Beamworks Led Enductor Fluidized Reactor FR30 : NP Pellets TLF PhosBan Reactor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yangster Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Hi bro, what u mean by getting a proper adaptor? do u mean multi plug power extension? must get those good ones? any recommendation? For those good ones even if y connect 2 pin, it will still be grounded? Thx... if you look at the german 2pins, they have a grounding metal part on top but its flat compared to the normal 3pin plugs. if you stick it into out normal adaptors that do no have a metal contact on top, your equipment is not grounded and hence stray voltages cannot flow out. look for the proper eur plugs adaptors, if not just buy a 3pin plug and change it. see attached pic. notice on top, the proper adaptors have a metal contact on top. that will solve your stray voltages which is quite common. 1 Quote Tank : 2.5 x1.5 x 2 Skimmer : Bubble Magus NAC3.5 Lighting : Maxspect 110W Chiller : Hailea 150 @ 27Deg Salt : TropicMarin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anemone Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 if you look at the german 2pins, they have a grounding metal part on top but its flat compared to the normal 3pin plugs. if you stick it into out normal adaptors that do no have a metal contact on top, your equipment is not grounded and hence stray voltages cannot flow out. look for the proper eur plugs adaptors, if not just buy a 3pin plug and change it. see attached pic. notice on top, the proper adaptors have a metal contact on top. that will solve your stray voltages which is quite common. nice tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stmomo Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 if you look at the german 2pins, they have a grounding metal part on top but its flat compared to the normal 3pin plugs. if you stick it into out normal adaptors that do no have a metal contact on top, your equipment is not grounded and hence stray voltages cannot flow out. look for the proper eur plugs adaptors, if not just buy a 3pin plug and change it. see attached pic. notice on top, the proper adaptors have a metal contact on top. that will solve your stray voltages which is quite common. ic... thx bro...... btw where u bought yrs? the homefix DIY shop got sell? Quote Main Tank: 4x2x2 with 5 FT Piano Finishing Cabinet Sump Tank: 32" by 18" by 16" Arctica Chiller 1/4 HP DBE 200 Vortech MP40wES Wavemaker Skimz 201 Skimmer DE Lighting Retro Fit 6x54W T5 tubes Eheim 1264 Chiller and Return Pump American Pinpoint PH and Temperature Monitor KDK 15WUD Chiller Compartment Fan Tunze Osmolator ATO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anemone Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 ic... thx bro...... btw where u bought yrs? the homefix DIY shop got sell? Sim lim tower have. one basement shop called jetwell. it looks different but has the metal contact to the ground pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stmomo Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Sim lim tower have. one basement shop called jetwell. it looks different but has the metal contact to the ground pin. Alright bro... will go check it out..... thx... Quote Main Tank: 4x2x2 with 5 FT Piano Finishing Cabinet Sump Tank: 32" by 18" by 16" Arctica Chiller 1/4 HP DBE 200 Vortech MP40wES Wavemaker Skimz 201 Skimmer DE Lighting Retro Fit 6x54W T5 tubes Eheim 1264 Chiller and Return Pump American Pinpoint PH and Temperature Monitor KDK 15WUD Chiller Compartment Fan Tunze Osmolator ATO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DUCADOS Posted May 28, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted May 28, 2011 Just now I change water,I encounter the same problem too when I dipped my hand into my sump... Y is this happening? 1. My multi adaptor is those approved type! 2. I dun have a chiller. 3. My equipement r fan,MH,skimmer,wavemaker,ehiem 1264. Quote Some1 doesn't 1 2 do anything find an excuse,some1 1 2 do something find a mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stmomo Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Just now I change water,I encounter the same problem too when I dipped my hand into my sump... Y is this happening? 1. My multi adaptor is those approved type! 2. I dun have a chiller. 3. My equipement r fan,MH,skimmer,wavemaker,ehiem 1264. Bro... u can try off yr equipment one by one and check which one is the root cause...... Do update and let us know which item is the cause..... thanks...... Quote Main Tank: 4x2x2 with 5 FT Piano Finishing Cabinet Sump Tank: 32" by 18" by 16" Arctica Chiller 1/4 HP DBE 200 Vortech MP40wES Wavemaker Skimz 201 Skimmer DE Lighting Retro Fit 6x54W T5 tubes Eheim 1264 Chiller and Return Pump American Pinpoint PH and Temperature Monitor KDK 15WUD Chiller Compartment Fan Tunze Osmolator ATO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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