Wet Testing

Before proceeding and installing the tank completely, to avoid wasting time and creating hassle, it is necessary to complete a 'Wet Test' of all of the components (mainly the Glass Tank) to check it does not leak and performs as it should when submerged in water. Therefore we installed the equipment coompletely, filled the tank with enough water for the hardware to operate and ran it for 1 hour whilst observing for; leaks, improperly/ not operating hardware and other problems.
     During this test we placed the tank in the bathroom so that it may quickly be bailed of water should a problem occur. Also, as with all electrical equipment when especially near water. we used an extension lead with an additional curcuit breaker installed should a piece of hardware short out due to some sort of operation failure.   
     Thankfully there were no problems to report and we were able to go ahead and install the aquarium in its proposed position. Should some problem have occured we would have had to send the faulty items back to the retailer or attempt to fix the piece. Next it is necessary to make-up the salt water, condition the water and place the live sand in...