|
Bad forum advice Bad forum advice, can that be true? we came across this question on an internet fish keeping forum Pond pump problem when i plug it in it doesnt work
and when i unplug it and accidently touch the pins on the plug i get a
massive electric shock. i coudlnt tell you what make or anything it is, i
got it off a friend and is a fair few years old. worked fine till a few
months ago ... i have got my self a replacement but it isnt as good. any
ideas on what causing the problem? i think it muct have something to do
with the electrics in side the pump but cant get into it
One reply said The only thing I can think off
would be something like a fault diode, which would send the current back
down the wire, I know you use diodes in small circuits, but i'm not sure
they would be used in pumps etc. Its true what they say, a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. First of all we said years ago on our rcd page "If it is a submersible pump throw the pump away DO NOT attempt to repair it. A pump may cost several pounds and can be replaced, A life is priceless and can not be replaced." Secondly the part regarding generating its own electricity and diodes regarding pond pumps is absolute rubbish. What amazes us, is the fact the first person wanted to repair the pump, the second person had no idea what he was talking about either. so if you join a forum take all replies with a "pinch of salt"
|
