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Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by lmr2o, Sep 11, 2011.

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  1. lmr2o

    lmr2o Millepora

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    Setting up a used system I bought (no water in the tank)
    i had my metal halides and t12s plugged in to take a look at everything

    There was a plug labeled "intake fan" so i figured this was to turn the fan on the canopy on. It wasnt. Sparks flew so i unplugged it quickly, the metal halides popped and turned off.

    I looked to see where the plug was coming from, and it appears to just "end" inside the canopy, in these pictures

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  2. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I'm no electrical wiz but it looks like both wires are connected to each other.That I know is a no no.I would look to see if there is a loose end on the fan in the canopy and match wire colors.If there is nothing loose, get rid of the fire hazard.
     
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  3. coylee_17

    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    +1 to the above. Looks like something was removed from the canopy and they just cut the wires.
     
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  4. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    I agree with the above two post, but I would also make sure there is nothing metal nailed through any of the wires. Also, if the wires don't lead to anything, then I would just remove them.
     
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  5. lmr2o

    lmr2o Millepora

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    Let that be a lesson to always check those things when buying something used! I feel kinda dumb now for not noticing that when I got it lol
     
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    Myocyte Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    But OP, you said the MHs popped and turned off.... that doesn't sound good.
     
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  7. lmr2o

    lmr2o Millepora

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    everything is on now and seems to be working good. I took out those cords so they never accidentally get plugged in again
     
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