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Hex
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Hi ems,
Getting an electric shock isn`t good.. a current over 30mA could be potentially fatal.
I guess it could be the insulation breaking down on something item..heater, pump etc.
Everyone should have an RCD type breaker protecting the greenhouse electrical supply or any electrical equipment used outdoors (mowers etc) unless it`s low voltage dc :wink:
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And I figured out why my titanium heater wasn't working: a pleco (or something) chewed through the insulation and exposed the hot wire. it looked like mouse teeth marks but it has been constantly submerged. I got a shock when I stuck my hand in the water so it is amazing that the fish didn't get hurt.


more likely due to the wires being bare Hex, you taking speed reading lessons from Steve :lol:
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Just goes to show what can happen, it certainly pays to be protected in those situations.
Speed reading? I have trouble focussing most of time..prolly need glasses before long :lol:
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more likely due to the wires being bare Hex, you taking speed reading lessons from Steve


Just when VB takes a break from ya u pick a fight with me? ;)
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Can't let BYAP become boring :D
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I think the fish liked the electric current in their tank -- they seem lethargic now -- of course it could be related to the temperatures cooling down...
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Hmmm?! Frankenfish?!!!
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Mine took a belt when they trashed the heater once.
They were lethargic for a few days and then really skitish for a few weeks when i went near the tank. They must have decided it was my fault :wink:
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you bully Hex ;)
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I bought my outside fish a new heater. This time I've protected the wire with section of PVC pipe. Hopefully it will last longer
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I did something similar.
A foot of 65mm pvc tube with loads of 20mm holes drilled in it. They haven`t managed to break it yet.
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even without the holes you'd prolly be ok, hot water would rise and eit out the top while drawing in cooler water from the bottom. true?
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I've got a stainless steel one ;-)
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I've got a stainless steel one ;-)


Yea me too and a heap of glass ones for sale cheap p/u only [to hard to pack]
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even without the holes you'd prolly be ok, hot water would rise and eit out the top while drawing in cooler water from the bottom. true?


only if the top is below the water level :wink:

you could use the chainsaw and put in a few slits rather than ordinary, everyday, basic holes :roll:
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