i put my hand in my pond and got a tingle [250mV dc] the only electrics on the pond is a live cable going to another pond
has anyone got an explantion for this
has anyone got an explantion for this
i have a multi meter and i put the two probes in the water about 25mm apart i put it on ac as well but didnt get a reading
Well, apparently the meter read nothing, so --- no. It seems [250mV dc] was a random guess... not a measurement.maybe an electrochemical reaction between the multimeter probes?
Taking posts #1 and #3 together, I thought he meant that he got a reading of 250 mV with the meter on a DC range but 'nothing' on an AC range ?Well, apparently the meter read nothing, so --- no. It seems [250mV dc] was a random guess... not a measurement.
I'm not suggesting that this is what the OP is observing, but one can get a potential difference between two points in a mass of water just as between two points in a conductor of non-zero resistance/impedance.I am not an electrician but if you put both probes in to the same pool of water, surely you shouldn't get a reading?
Yes, that makes more sense.Taking posts #1 and #3 together, I thought he meant that he got a reading of 250 mV with the meter on a DC range but 'nothing' on an AC range ?
Kind Regards, John
Indeed - and that's why there are particularly demanding regulations in situations in which 'livestock' may be walking about. Without specific precautions, under certain fault situations, it's not impossible that a dangerous (potentially fatal) potential difference can arise between the front and back 'feet' (hooves etc.) of horses and cattle etc.Wow John, never considered horses etc. Yes with a human’s gate, you may not feel it, esp with rubber soles. It sounds terrifying either way.
As has been said, I think the first things you should do are:Here’s a thought, as we still haven’t fully ascertained the AC/DC aspect, meter range etc, what about this…
If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.
Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.
Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local