Jonnywhoop Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Tearing down my planted tank and I was messing with my siphon hose and a good spill landed RIGHT on the hole of my powersupply for my reef tank LEDs. They immediately turned off. I pulled the plug on the powersupply and its sitting by the window near the tank in front of the sun... What do I do from here on out? Is this powersupply totally compromised? Thanks... Link to comment
0utkast Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Prob done. Let it dry out completely and try it again. Could possibly fix it if it doesnt work but you would have to take it apart and see what all fried. Link to comment
Jonnywhoop Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 so if it lights up, i'm fine? are there any risks? Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 There is a possibility that it is fine, or that it will work and seem normal for a bit and then blow up, but there is always the possibility for that I would recommend to replace it anyway, and I suggest an IP67 Meanwell HLG. Link to comment
GHill762 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Probably toast. mmmm.. toast... Link to comment
ManGups Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Can you open the power supply to look inside? If there was no smoke or sparks or some noise when the the water fell in maybe be recoverable? If you open the power supply and and when dry wipe off the salt etc - it may work. if you saw smoke, noise , spark or inside you see an area with carbon deposit from a burn the probably it a goner. Link to comment
farkwar Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 There is a possibility that it is fine, or that it will work and seem normal for a bit and then blow up, but there is always the possibility for that I would recommend to replace it anyway, and I suggest an IP67 Meanwell HLG. QFT Link to comment
jimmy_c Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Maybe too late but you can cover it in dry rice. That suppose to pull out any moisture. If anything pops or sizzled then you maybe SOL. Link to comment
basser1 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 mmmm.. toast... Yah Toast!!!! Nice to see I'm not the only one to have a "Homer Simpson" moment!! DOH!!! Link to comment
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