eclipse522 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I came home from work today and decided to give my betta an evening meal. So, I turned around to gave some feed by my 92 gal reef tank. To my horror, the lights were out and nothing was no. Then I noticed that one of my Prime AI was in the water. Apparently the flex arm holding the light broke for some reason. I have not touch the light for over two months. My fishes did not get electrocuted but the temperature dropped 3 degree. I quickly unplugged the lights and reset the GFCI (thank you GFCI). I am probably out two dollars. I am going to call AI tomorrow to see if they can do something for me. Has this happen to anyone? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Yes it has. Immidately rinse it out with tons of fresh water !!! Like right now! Then let it dry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse522 Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Thank you for that advice. I just rinsed it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 cool. water isnt necessarily bad for electronics if they are not plugged in... but SALT WATER will absolutely kill them when it dries and all the salt is left. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse522 Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 I hope I rinsed it out enough. Unfortunately, it was plugged in when it went in. The GFCI saved my fishes, so it may have saved the light. I am still waiting for it to dry out to see if it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, eclipse522 said: I hope I rinsed it out enough. Unfortunately, it was plugged in when it went in. The GFCI saved my fishes, so it may have saved the light. I am still waiting for it to dry out to see if it works. While Water as mentioned itself doesn't hurt electronics, it simply creates pathways for "Shorts" when current is running through, it's not good to leave and simply let dry. Not all components within that fixture are stainless steel and many cheaper components have the potential to rust and the fixture then could become useless, not to mention how long are you thinking its going to dry? Whatever your thinking is a guess and not for certain. With the fixture hitting water Warranty is now Voided, I would dissemble that fixture and completely dry the board and components ensuring it is dry before powering it back on or using for that matter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 or use a hair dryer for awhile...most decent lights (like the AI prime) or not going to have much uncoated metal in them as they are mounted above a saltwater tank. so mostly aluminum and tin and copper. that salt though.. yikes! I ran mine under fresh water for 3-4 minutes. my money is on that it will work. put a fan blowing on it. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmdh Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 For future reference RO/DI is ideal for rinsing electronic type stuff that may have taken an unexpected dip in the tank. It is pretty much non-conductive and will readily consume all of the ions from the saltwater. You can also use the spray electronics cleaner like that from CRC. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse522 Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 I was planning on taking it apart soon because I have no idea if it is truly dried out. Thanks for the advice everyone. The inhabits of my tank appears to be unscathed by this disaster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 take it apart and rinse it in salt water. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knuckledragger Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Isn’t there something about packing electronics in dry rice after they get wet to draw out and absorb all moisture? Thought I heard that somewhere........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse522 Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 I thought about putting it on dry rice but decided not too to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 honestly, should totally be dry by now. water was pouring out of mine, I plugged it in a day later. working fine. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 soo....does it work now????Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse522 Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 I just check it and it works. So happy I am not buying a new light. Thanks again everyone. Now I have to buy a new mounting thing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisriverfisherman Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 That's great news! Glad it works 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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