6095 Sparking

Courtenay · 12/29/2018, 10:49 AM

When I plug the 6095 into the outlet or strip it has begun sparking. It is working perfectly fine. There is a bit of stray electricity that I have isolated to the unit. What should I do. Nothing has gotten wet.
Thanks for any assistance.

rvitko · 01/02/2019, 10:06 AM

I would inspect the pump cable for any damage where it is submerged. Some sparking when the plug is plugged into an outlet can be normal when it is being plugged in due to contact issues, but it should not spark once connected. Typically if their was a current leak or major issue it would trip a GFI.

Courtenay · 01/02/2019, 03:16 PM

Thanks Roger, I’ll take a look at the cable. I’ve since placed a grounding probe in the tank. I’ll have an electrician add a GFI. I’ll keep you posted if I need to return the pump for your inspection.

12/29/2018, 10:49 AM	#1
Courtenay Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 32	6095 Sparking When I plug the 6095 into the outlet or strip it has begun sparking. It is working perfectly fine. There is a bit of stray electricity that I have isolated to the unit. What should I do. Nothing has gotten wet. Thanks for any assistance.

01/02/2019, 10:06 AM	#2
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	I would inspect the pump cable for any damage where it is submerged. Some sparking when the plug is plugged into an outlet can be normal when it is being plugged in due to contact issues, but it should not spark once connected. Typically if their was a current leak or major issue it would trip a GFI. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

01/02/2019, 03:16 PM	#3
Courtenay Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 32	Thanks Roger, I’ll take a look at the cable. I’ve since placed a grounding probe in the tank. I’ll have an electrician add a GFI. I’ll keep you posted if I need to return the pump for your inspection.