Has anyone had problems with electrical leakage? I bought this in June and am starting to use it now, but the water has a tingling sensation.
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Your likely experiencing stray voltage. This can be common especially in rural areas where you are a long distances from a substation. Doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong, its just part of delivering power over lines. There is a voltage drop for current to get back to the substation. This is one reason why they require grounding around swimming pools. If you measure with a meter between your heater's ground surface and the water in the bird bath you may see a couple volts AC. You can look up stray voltage to learn more about it. Not much you can do, but add a grounding ring underneath your bird bath :). Your likely experiencing stray voltage. This can be common especially in rural areas where you are a long distances from a substation. Doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong, its just part of delivering power over lines. There is a voltage drop for current to get back to the substation. This is one reason why they require grounding around swimming pools. If you measure with a meter between your heater's ground surface and the water in the bird bath you may see a couple volts AC. You can look up stray voltage to learn more about it. Not much you can do, but add a grounding ring... » Read More Your likely experiencing stray voltage. This can be common especially in rural areas where you are a long distances from a substation. Doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong, its just part of delivering power over lines. There is a voltage drop for current to get back to the substation. This is one reason why they require grounding around swimming pools. If you measure with a meter between your heater's ground surface and the water in the bird bath you may see a couple volts AC. You can look up stray voltage to learn more about it. Not much you can do, but add a grounding ring underneath your bird bath :). « Show Less
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I've used these units for years and never experienced this condition. I'm not an electrical engineer, but something is definitely wrong. The circuit you are plugging into may have an open ground. You can plug in an inexpensive circuit tester to test your line before contacting Farm Innovators. These heaters have to operate in a tough environment and I've seen they go for years.
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You shouldn't feel any tingling....unplug it, put it back in the box. I'd return it for an exchange
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I used this heater all of last winter in my birdbath and didn't have any issues. The birds drank from it safely.
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I bought one of these about a month ago, and this things never leaks. I don't even see where it could leak. If yours is leaking, it could be that there is a faulty part that you should replace, or maybe you have a piece out of place from when you cleaned it last. If it's very old, maybe the seal around the heating element is failing. But other than that, all the water is held in a solid plastic housing that couldn't leak unless it was cracked. Hope that helps.
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Not sure what tour question is, but am wondering if you turned off the water supply before installing. I've forgotten this step and had it leak. Once I redid the installation process, it worked quote fine. If that's not the problem, maybe it is a defective filter? Wishing you luck.
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That happened to me once. The cause was a faulty new filter. I returned the filters for replacement. That solved the problem. If your filters have been used for awhile, try replacing them. I would also suggest you replace your filters more often. We are a household of two and we replace the ever six months. As we get close to six months, I've noticed that the strength of water flow diminishes.
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I had the exact same issue with mine. Make sure the quick disconnect is seated properly and the hoses aren't kinked. Also, taking out some of the sponges helps a little and increases the flow. That worked for me for a little bit. I eventually filed a warranty claim and within a few days API had sent me a brand new one and it has never leaked. You may need to do the same.
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Could be defective, of course. Also, it's extremely sensitive and detects even just a single, tiny drop of wetness. I'd call them and try to get a replacement, if I were you.
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I have this shower and have not had any problems. Do you think it's defective? It was so pricey I'd check with Amazon to get another one or call the mfg.
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So far ours is not leaking. That said it was only installed 2 months ago. Thanks for the heads up about this potential issue. I'll keep an eye on it and update my review if it becomes a problem.
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Irfan- I have been using this type of steamer for years and have never had this 'wet area' problem that you're having. depending on how long you have had the unit, I would take it back to where you purchased it (hopefully you still have the receipt?) as defective and exchange it for another. Hopefully you won't have the same problem. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Good luck
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I did not experience that. No, I don;t think it is normal. It may be that they fill the rod with a gel that freezes and that leaks out, but only a guess. I would return it.
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Hello Vikas, firstly you need to determine the source of the leak. It is most likely from one of the connections. Try to isolate which one. If that is the case you can easily fix it yourself by checking each one and making sure that they are tight. If it is coming from the body of the unit then you should return it because that would mean that the product is defective. The instructions aren't great. I would gladly send you a picture of the unit already connected so that you could see it more easily but I don't think there is a way of attaching a picture to my answer. Best of luck.
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I'm having a gigantic hot water leak in one of the connections above the water heater that's causing mildew. It started when I finally got fast hot water response in my shower. No one is claiming responsibility for this so that it can get repaired under warranty. BTW; my copper line is new!
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I have had mine for several years, and no problems whatsoever. It sounds like yours is defective and you should see about having it exchanged.
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I have never had an issue. I use a little water and no problem. You may have a defective one. I have had mine for almost a year and use it 3 times weekly.
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Sounds like a short somewhere, mine has worked fine, the only problem I have had is it leaks water al over, have to get some auqarium sealent and use it and see if that would work, Good luck, hope you can send it back and have them replace it.
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I am having the same problem with mine. My friend tested it and found it works okay at some water pressures but not others.
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Never saw anything in the manual concerning your issue, I would assume as long as the water is heating and the steam is working it could be just a blip in the wiring. I've had my steamer for about two years and haven't had a problem. You didn't say how old your steamer is.