ATI T5 Emergency! 911

[Shep]

Long story short, my cat freaked out and jumped on the top of my light. This caused the back side to dip into the tank, which tripped my breaker and shut power off to the tank. Reset the breaker and everything is fine but I have not plugged the light back in, is it ok to use? It probably only dipped in the water a little bit and for a few seconds. What can I do, any advice?

#reefsquad

 

[120reefkeeper]

I would take it down if you can and dry it out as best you can. Remove the bulbs and clean them off. Dry with towels etc... you could also use a hair dryer to help speed the process. Make sure it's dry before you try running it. [emoji4]

 

[120reefkeeper]

Did any of the bulbs break?? Please tell me no! [emoji53]

 

[fredro]

I wouldn't plug it in without opening it up and being 110% sure there is no water or even moisture inside. It may see like a lot of work, but anything less and you're risking frying it. Better safe than sorry.

 

[dbl]

Agreed. Make sure it's completely dry before turning it back on.

 

[chriscq]

I'd take the light down and clean any of the electrical connections that could have gotten wet with isopropyl alcohol

 

[Shep]

Thanks, I'll get it down and dried out

Did any of the bulbs break?? Please tell me no! [emoji53]

as far as I can tell no bulbs broke

 

[120reefkeeper]

Thanks, I'll get it down and dried out
as far as I can tell no bulbs broke

If any did then you should immediately run carbon and if you have a metsorb pad I'd run that also.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

gotten wet with isopropyl alcohol

that, or contact cleaner.

 

[Sabellafella]

I would take it down if you can and dry it out as best you can. Remove the bulbs and clean them off. Dry with towels etc... you could also use a hair dryer to help speed the process. Make sure it's dry before you try running it. [emoji4]

Agree! Im sure itll be fine, ive had this happen before with my ati fixture. Took a blowdryer to it for a little, and fired it back up. Got a few little screws and tiny spots that got rusted inside, otherwise its fine.

 

[Reefer1978]

Salt water is corrosive. Don't just dry it out. Open it up, try and wipe everything with alcohol to remove any SW residue.

 

[Kschmez]

Dry it like a cell phone

 

[steallife904]

you defiantly need to open up and wipe it out or the saltwater could cause it to rust

 

[Reefer1978]

Dry it like a cell phone

Not sure what you mean by that, but if you mean put it in a bowl of rice, no, do not do that. And no do not use a hair drier.

 

[redfishbluefish]

WD40 is your friend. Use it like Holy Water. It absorbs water. Spray everything and then wipe off excess.

 

[jhoop]

I would rinse it in as HOT of water as you can get. The HOT water will almost dry it self when done.
Use to work on computers and people spilled everything in them coffee, pop, you name it. Hot water will not hurt electronics as long as it is dry before power is applied.

 

[120reefkeeper]

How did this turn out @Shep ??

 

[Shep]

Currently unknown, took it down but had to do a double shift so I have not gotten it apart yet

 

[glb]

Long story short, my cat freaked out and jumped on the top of my light. This caused the back side to dip into the tank, which tripped my breaker and shut power off to the tank. Reset the breaker and everything is fine but I have not plugged the light back in, is it ok to use? It probably only dipped in the water a little bit and for a few seconds. What can I do, any advice?

#reefsquad

Do I dare ask for the long story about the cat??

 

[Shep]

Do I dare ask for the long story about the cat??

Cat met dog, cat climbed up the wall and the jumped on to light