Zmcclinton63 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I can't even stick my hand in the tank. Idk what to do or how to find the problem. If anyone has dealt with this please help. I have a multimeter just don't know how to do it. If you have answers please call me! 503 836 2302. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Slowly start unplugging and sticking your hand back in. It's quicker. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kireek Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) Sorry about your troubles,I don't like dealing with electricity.Be careful and be sure to have company around when you mess with things.I would unplug everything and check the lights first for water contact. Hate to say it but it could be anything so look careful for signs wear and tear.I believe that there is a device you can buy a hard ware store that will check for incomplete circuits.Hopefully someone with more experience will chime in. Edited October 17, 2015 by kireek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 You can buy a cheap analog volt meter, put the probe I the water and start unplugging things until you see the voltage on the meter drop to zero. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Ah bummer. If you are feeling current, there is a connection between a power source and ground through you. GFCI should have tripped, you should invest in one and a grounding probe. Life is too short, don't shorten it more! Unplug everything. Put one end of the volt meter matty mentioned in the tank, one to ground. Set it to AC volts. Plug things in one at a time until you see voltage or amps. Once you find the faulty item, unplug it and continue. Leave everything unplugged that drew current and replace it. Good luck and heck yeah have someone around when you do it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Less than 25 bucks for a ground probe and a Home Depot gfci 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merritt180 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Good idea clark for those who dont have one built in the socket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 A year and a half later I still hesitate when I go to put my hand in the tank. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Thank you everyone for the help! I ordered the prob from BRS today by vortex and I'll got to Home Depot and get the other stuff as well! For some strange reason I unplugged everything plugged it all back in and now no shock any ideas? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Try standing barefoot, makes for a better ground Seriously though, it might make the difference but I don't recommend it, get that GFCI rolling! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 This is what I got will it work? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Ya, that will help protect you for sure, a grounding probe is a good idea too. One thing to check, if the gfci loses power, and power is restored, does the GFCI stay on or off? Some of the portables stay off, which is terrible if your power goes out for 10 seconds while you are gone. Easy to test, get it hooked up, flip the breaker, wait 10 seconds, flip it back on. If the tank comes back on you are good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Okay I'll test it out! And I ordered my ground prob made by vortex from BRS should be here tomorrow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Good luck, be safe. Hope you track down the original issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmcclinton63 Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 We have a multi-test meter for use to paid club members, but you can buy an inexpensive one at Harbor Freight for arounf $5.99. I got mine free with a coupon. It sounds like you problem is more than can be eliminated with a GFCI or a Ground Probe. I use and recommend both. Find your electrical short with the multi-test meter, and deal with it. It may be faulty equipment. Ground your negative lead to a ground circuit or a cold water pipe. Do not follow some idiot on YouTube's instructional video, to put one lead in the tank and one in a hot extension cord!! I told them to remove the video... it could result in someone's death! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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