Help! My light went underwater...!!

**Xanavi** · 1st Dec 2013, 20:48

Hi all

Due to my clumsiness, I knocked my LED light-set into the water. Fortunately, it was not on at the moment.
I managed to pull it out almost immediately but almost half was already wet.

I quickly dried it up and put it aside. I am intending to 'sun' it for 1 or 2 days to get rid of all the moisture/water before switching it on again.

This is the end that took the hit and went underwater....

This is the center part of the light but I doubt the water reached here:

To the (electrical) experts here, will it still work ? Even if it does, are there any hazards? (possibility of short circuit)??

**CPONovice** · 1st Dec 2013, 21:21

my Z series Led went down into the water for a few seconds while it is on but nothing happened to it

**Urban Aquaria** · 1st Dec 2013, 21:34

I've also dropped the Z-Series lights in one of my tanks before while it was still on and nothing got electrocuted (pulled it out quickly though). I just dried it off with a cloth and resume using.

If you are worried, just open the casing and remove the plastic screen, then leave it dry for a while to make sure. As long as there is no water being left in the circuitry, it shouldn't be an issue.

**BFG** · 2nd Dec 2013, 11:59

Your mileage may vary. Others may be unscathed by their experience but you might not suffer the same. Be careful.

**qngwn** · 2nd Dec 2013, 16:22

Would be best to dry it properly before turning it on. if you wanna take the extra precaution, maybe you can keep it in a bag of rice for a few days just like people who drop their phones would.

**seudzar** · 2nd Dec 2013, 18:42

Originally Posted by Urban Aquaria

I've also dropped the Z-Series lights in one of my tanks before while it was still on and nothing got electrocuted (pulled it out quickly though). I just dried it off with a cloth and resume using.

If you are worried, just open the casing and remove the plastic screen, then leave it dry for a while to make sure. As long as there is no water being left in the circuitry, it shouldn't be an issue.

Agree... Shouldn't be a problem. Just make sure the led is dry before you turn it on.

**wongce** · 2nd Dec 2013, 18:44

Put the light into plastic bag together with dehumidfier like (thirsty hippo )... let dehumidfier do its job. Hope it helps...

**Xanavi** · 2nd Dec 2013, 23:00

Thanks for the replies. The light is working fine now..hopefully the heat will drive out any residual moisture. I cant help but feel a bit amused by the rice suggestion... Though i heard it being used for wet handphones... I am wondering the amount of rice i would need for a 2 ft lightset

**qngwn** · 3rd Dec 2013, 03:35

Originally Posted by Xanavi

Thanks for the replies. The light is working fine now..hopefully the heat will drive out any residual moisture. I cant help but feel a bit amused by the rice suggestion... Though i heard it being used for wet handphones... I am wondering the amount of rice i would need for a 2 ft lightset

well, better to be safe than sorry especially when it comes to dealing with electricity and water..