OMFG! My tank broke!

[FRY]

glad to see your going to be ok ,is that a electrical burnt mark next to the radiator and dresser,if you still need any help just ask

frank

 

[jhale]

Everything looks really stressed out as of now as it was getting electrocuted (breaker didnt jump)

i was wondering if the outlets near the tank were gfci's?

if not this would be a good time to switch to them.

I know they have a questionable rep, but they work in cases like this.

I have one regular outlet behind my tank, your story is going to make me change it asap.

 

[joe]

sorry to hear bought this,
if a need i got a 20 gallon high for ya, its dirty but just a lite rinse will do the trick. hmmmmm .....its also FREE

 

[DRZL]

i was wondering if the outlets near the tank were gfci's?

if not this would be a good time to switch to them.

I know they have a questionable rep, but they work in cases like this.

I have one regular outlet behind my tank, your story is going to make me change it asap.

Thats the thing...each and evry one (have about 4) was GFCI and UL certified....i think my bad luck proved too strong


Joe,
Thanks bro i appreciate it...its just a bit hard for me to get in/out of the city, but I will be at Carmine's or la Mela this friday...u live around there?

 

[jhale]

Thats the thing...each and evry one (have about 4) was GFCI and UL certified....i think my bad luck proved too strong

wow. that's not good at all. I wonder what happened, bad luck aside.

this is something that's really important for all of us to figure out.

did you test the outlets?

your poor mom must have been freaking out, has she recovered?

 

[joe]

Joe,
Thanks bro i appreciate it...its just a bit hard for me to get in/out of the city, but I will be at Carmine's or la Mela this friday...u live around there?

no prob...
hmm were is that.
im on 83 and 3rd

 

[DRZL]

im pretty stumped as well as my elec boxes and overall elec. system has been upgraded since we bought this house

test the outlets? for current?

My mom was SO freaking out she left me about 4 messages and she rarely does that. Shes fine but she says her legs are sore from running around w/ wet slippers as it was a bit cold in my room. Shes calm now, she tried her best to help the situation, it was actually refreshing to see she cared about my tank.

thanks for asking

 

[Tonyscoots84]

wow, thats really nice that your mom cares about ur tank. my mom would of thrown my tank outside if that happened. lolz... did u find a sump yet..

 

[jhale]

by testing the outlets I meant just pressing the red button on the outlet's and seeing if it pops. supposedly you should do this once in a while.

 

[House of Laughter]

damn andres, glad to see you have it in control (relatively speaking)

Keep up the good work and let us know where we can help.

House

 

[nyfireman3097]

DAMN Andre I just got to read this thread bro im not too far from you LMK ill be right there Ill work on seeing if I can get a tank for you also ill make some calls what sizes would you be looking for ?

 

[DEEPWATER]

Whew! I just finished and everything is stable for now...

The rock is all in the rubbermaid tub and my main tank show no serious sign of distress and everything is polyping, that tunze is working overtime right now. I Thank each and every one person that offered their help I really appreciate it and im glad to be affiliated w. such a caring dynamic group of people

Im still a bit upset but im trying to look up as nothing has died, and better yet noONE did as electrocution is a very real danger w/ our hobby

Heres some pics of the carnage

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Srry again Andre
BUt did you have your cord on that Radiator ? That could of melted your cable and caused that maker and electraical prob ,JMO as a plumber

 

[DEEPWATER]

I also notice that you have Hot water heating system ,which if would install in a house ,water going through the heaters would be set at 180 to 195degree