Ira Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 Just doing some tests with my multimeter. With one lead in the tank and the other in my hand, multimeter set to AC here are results... Total Difference No power(RCD switched off): 0 Power on, everything off: 3 3 Return pump turned on: 6.3 3.3 Sump lights: 9 2.7 MCE600 skimmer: 16.6 7.6 2 heaters: 25.5 8.9 1 seio: 28.2 2.7 2 Seios: 30.1 1.9 My DIY topoff turned on: 86.9 56.8 Very definite tingle I don't know if where in the series any item is turned on effects the voltage difference, but I assume it's not going to make a bigger difference than the obvious problems of the poor ground caused between me, socks, carpet and the concrete floor. This was trying to stand in the same place each test. Obviously to a good solid ground would be better, but I couldn't get the probe into any of the ground prongs on any outlets. Needless to say, I've turned my topoff off. I've been meaning to make a 12v relay system for it. Maybe I shouldn't have procrastinated so long. *Heads off to jaycar.co.nz* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 I run my whole system of 12v relays and a PLC. I will do this test to see what I get, but my PLC turns on the relays which turns on the 240v stuff. Not a sparky so it is all DIY stuff.. learnerd lots so far. Oh looks bad as wires are everwhare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 for all you dummies out there PLC stands for Proper Lectric Cord....thingy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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petplanet Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 for all you dummies out there PLC stands for Proper Lectric Cord....thingy... Still dumb.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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