Simon Cole
Member
Just a quick note to members that Alexander Williamson has identified some truly shocking health and safety issues with Aqueon Pro 100W aquarium heaters. This appears to be an Italian company, so I suspect that many of us may have them.
Alex had this happen twice, and he was rather lucky to get away with his life this second time around.
Potential risks identified: ELECTROCUTION, INJURY and DEATH
Guidance: UNPLUG ELECTRICAL ITEMS BEFORE YOU PUT YOUR HANDS IN THE WATER
There is usually no good reason to have heaters or electrolysis machinery turned on when we are working in our tanks.
Ideally consider unplugging your filters and run an air pump, and make sure lights cannot fall into the water either.
If you see dead fish, consider whether it could be electrocution before you proceed any further.
Do not assume that some brands are safe and others are not, proceed with care regardless.
You can read full details in Alex's video below:
Alex had this happen twice, and he was rather lucky to get away with his life this second time around.
Potential risks identified: ELECTROCUTION, INJURY and DEATH
Guidance: UNPLUG ELECTRICAL ITEMS BEFORE YOU PUT YOUR HANDS IN THE WATER
There is usually no good reason to have heaters or electrolysis machinery turned on when we are working in our tanks.
Ideally consider unplugging your filters and run an air pump, and make sure lights cannot fall into the water either.
If you see dead fish, consider whether it could be electrocution before you proceed any further.
Do not assume that some brands are safe and others are not, proceed with care regardless.
You can read full details in Alex's video below:
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