Reef Tank Nightmare: Electrical Meltdown & Sump Overhaul

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  • Опубликовано: 23 янв 2025

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  • @reefingravi7612
    @reefingravi7612 Год назад +2

    Another great video, you should have moved the outlet to accessible wall for easy access, this way you don't have to go through pain again if similar issue happens again, thank you for sharing the experience,

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  11 месяцев назад

      Fingers crossed it doesn’t happen again! I can reach to re set it if I need to as it is now.

  • @gabesreef
    @gabesreef Год назад +2

    Wow. Like new and more simple 👍🏾

  • @pelagicswimmer
    @pelagicswimmer Год назад +2

    I'd move the socket up so it's not covered by the sump :)

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  Год назад +1

      Hopefully it never happens again! :P

  • @queencityreefs
    @queencityreefs Год назад +1

    Yeah, I always wonder why I went so big on my sump. I should have done a foot or maybe even 2 ft smaller.

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  11 месяцев назад +1

      That being said it’s nice to have lots of space to work with!

    • @queencityreefs
      @queencityreefs 11 месяцев назад

      @@ReefDudes which is why I'm sticking with it. That and they are two expensive to re do it again lol.

  • @jackkain7141
    @jackkain7141 Год назад

    Surprised you didn't replace the GFCI with a regular outlet and then put one of those outdoor covers on it to reduce the chance of water ingress. The GFCI could then be relocated to a more accessible outlet further up the circuit. GFCIs will protect any outlet after themselves in the circuit. I ended up doing that myself when upgrading my tank, moving it from behind the tank to a much more accessible outlet next to it. Ended up doing some inadvertent testing while setting up equipment, too, so I proved it did indeed work!

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  11 месяцев назад +1

      It was the first Time I have ever had an issue with one so suspect it should be safe for a long while now

  • @jahsreef8386
    @jahsreef8386 Год назад +1

    Never heard much about the mastertronic brand light you had down there??

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  Год назад +1

      It’s a pretty unique design. Has 2 big pucks that you can rotate and move around to mimic the sun and reef bright strips on the side for extra color pop. One of theses days I need to give it a dedicate tank for a proper test. Need more space to mad scientist!

    • @jahsreef8386
      @jahsreef8386 Год назад

      @@ReefDudes I knew you had it but didn’t hear much about it so I didn’t kno if you liked it or not

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  Год назад +1

      @@jahsreef8386it’s a cool concept. But I honestly haven’t had it over a proper coral tank to give it a true test. Eventually I want to make an office area with more space to play with. All in good time :)

  • @michaelt4469
    @michaelt4469 Год назад

    def motivated me to do some deep cleaning on all my tanks lol

  • @Reefkpr1
    @Reefkpr1 Год назад

    Good as new! I did that a couple months back on my 40br. I feel your pain.

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  Год назад

      I wish it was only a 40b sump haha! Thanks for relating :)

  • @avelinofernandezjr.9341
    @avelinofernandezjr.9341 Год назад

    I’m about to redo the entire tank so a complete shutdown is coming. My tank is overrun with vermetid snails and my rock work is not the best so I’m starting over. This video gives me an idea of what I’m up against. Thanks.

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  Год назад

      Lots of work but.. in the end its worth it!

    • @avelinofernandezjr.9341
      @avelinofernandezjr.9341 Год назад

      @@ReefDudes do you think it’s ok to empty the entire tank then run it with citric acid??

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  Год назад +1

      @@avelinofernandezjr.9341Assuming to you remove all the contents its the Best way to clean a tank!

  • @MrGarciaJr
    @MrGarciaJr Год назад

    Mannnn. That is a nightmare. I put one of my larger tanks on caster wheels after seeing one of Than's videos. You just never know when you have to get back there!

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  Год назад +1

      I have dont that on smaller tanks.. or if you have hard floors, felt pads on the bottom lets it slide al ittle easier..
      That was a TON of work! but at least it looks pristine and is running again :)

    • @MrGarciaJr
      @MrGarciaJr Год назад

      @@ReefDudes That's such a nice tank. Good thing it wasn't a true disaster and your handy.

  • @OnTheReef
    @OnTheReef Год назад +1

    Did you notice if your probes had different readings after the citric acid bath? Did you need to recalibrate? Just curious.

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  11 месяцев назад +1

      Yes they do. I figured I would let it sit in the tank and they mainly seem normal. I’ll prob recalibrate the ph at some point for good measure

  • @BakersReef
    @BakersReef Год назад

    I love vectras but never can seem to get more then a year out of them I recently installed a Sicce while my vectra was off for repairs have you had any issues at all with yours

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  Год назад +1

      Really? No issues here. One of the ones on that tank is my original m1 from 6-7 years ago.

  • @Bnn0070
    @Bnn0070 Год назад

    What kind of lid do you use on this tank

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  Год назад +1

      It’s custom made by top lids

  • @jahsreef8386
    @jahsreef8386 Год назад

    Gotta feel so good to have all that done lol

  • @LukeGreen_
    @LukeGreen_ Год назад +1

    jesus canadian plugs look so flimsy in comparison to UK plugs :D

    • @ReefDudes
      @ReefDudes  Год назад

      You guys have big beasty plugs! but its also double the voltage.. so double as beefy?

    • @rowgegaming5048
      @rowgegaming5048 Год назад

      smaller plugs > big plugs; 220V > 110V - whatcha gonna do? 🤷‍♂

  • @EugeneRu777
    @EugeneRu777 Год назад

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍