Choosing A Submersible Pump

[Ludwig Venter]

I have a box full of submersible pumps which was withdrawn from service for various reasons, and some of them, because I got a very pronounced electrical shock when I put my hand in the water.

Stupid as I am... (I can see you. so do not nod)... I placed all of these in one box and now, I need about 4 submersible pumps..... How do I select those that are safe?

looks like I will have to endure the inconvenience of some more (pronounced) electrical shocks to sort the rights from the wrongs. Any Electricians out there that has a suggestion to save me the ordeal???

 

[OldMan47]

I'm no electrician but why not just use a voltmeter instead of your hand to find the shocking pumps? Plug in the pump while it is in the water and then just measure the voltage from the tank water to a good earth ground. If you get more than 20 or 30 volts, unplug and toss that pump and try another. You will not feel a mere 30 volts, although that may be an early sign of a pump getting ready to shock you soon.

 

[minxfishy]

Wear some rubber gloves maybe?

 

[Ludwig Venter]

I'm no electrician but why not just use a voltmeter instead of your hand to find the shocking pumps? Plug in the pump while it is in the water and then just measure the voltage from the tank water to a good earth ground. If you get more than 20 or 30 volts, unplug and toss that pump and try another. You will not feel a mere 30 volts, although that may be an early sign of a pump getting ready to shock you soon.

When you said "Voltmeter", I read "Vollunteer"..... and immediately, my wife sprung to mind... he! he!....He!... I wonder if she'll fall for it every time??... "Honey, please move that rock a little to the left!... He! he!...

 

[mr130gallon]

lol... well, that gave me a good little chuckle.

on topic: i wont give any advise, because i know absolutly nothing about electrical stuff except it hurts sometimes

 

[OldMan47]

Its not the first volunteer that is hard to find Ludwig, it is the second one. ROFL