Burned Pump Rubber - Safe For Fish?

[karaim]

I had a little accident. I accidently left a heater turned on next to one of my pumps (the one I use to mix salt). The heater touched the electrical wire of the pump and burned it a little bit (the actual electrical wiring is not exposed, but the rubber part of the wire is burned a little).

My question is can I still use the pump, or did the burning of the rubber release some chemicals that are not aquarium safe?

Thanks.

 

[SkiFletch]

You can still use it. Just be careful of that weakened part of the insulation, if it breaks, you can have some tingly fingers on your hands

 

[karaim]

You can still use it. Just be careful of that weakened part of the insulation, if it breaks, you can have some tingly fingers on your hands

Thanks, and I do know the feeling of electrical "leak." It's not pleasant to say the least

 

[keenonfish]

Get yourself an RCD mate but it MUST be a latching type i.e. if the power breaks it remains closed. Much harder to find but they do exist!

 

[raptorrex]

Get yourself an RCD mate but it MUST be a latching type i.e. if the power breaks it remains closed. Much harder to find but they do exist!

well said that man!

 

[ben1987]

As said rcd it, and i would put a bit of electrical tape on teh damaged area if i were you. Better to be safe!