Stray voltage monitor
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It seems like a simple thing, but it can cause big problems and frustration. Would there be a way to monitor for stray voltage and have the RA send an alert when it is above a certain level? IMO, it would be worth the price of a module to know when a pump is going out before it dies, or kills coral or fish. Proactive rather than reactive.
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I find my pH probe is a pretty good stray voltage detector.
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Haha, just proves my point. ![]() |
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Yep, I just had a flow meter go bad and I knew it because my pH probe started reading a pH of 2.
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There is always stray voltage in your tank. Pumps/lights,etc.. all emit "some" level of voltage into the surrounding air/water. Its the flow of current that "can" cause a problem.
A simple GFCI outlet or power strip with GFCI is all you need for an indicator. And I hope you all have one on your tanks already as its a MUST with any aquarium or body of water where you place submersible electrical devices into. It will save your life. If you don't have one get one NOW. A GFCI will shut down your system when a leakage of anything over 5 milliamps of current is detected. They are in your bathrooms and kitchens already.. |
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