Keyboard frame shocks me, static buildup or power issue?

[pokemoncrusher1]

Hi all, noticed recently that randomly if i touch the aluminum on my kb it shocks me, like static shock, i would say its static but the thing is I have been shocked repeatedly with a good bit of force into it. Im talking shocked, going to the bathroom and then it happens again, thing is once i get shocked It doesn't happen again, also seen me being shocked just by touching a grounded lightswitch, I could def see the static arc to the wall plate. Any possible theories? Could there be a grounding issue and I am getting static from some part of my pc, or am i really generating that much static to the point where it can happen repeatedly? 

Thanks all

 

another note, I am wearing shoes and am isolated from ground, any static i have is discharging to ground through the keyboard, would it be smart maybe to get an antistatic pad or something and attach it to the kb

Edited January 25, 2021 by pokemoncrusher1

[Fasauceome]

Is it cold right now where you live? static charge on the body is super common when the weather is colder, and happens all the time near metal objects. Especially if you walk around on carpet.

[pokemoncrusher1]

Just now, Fasauceome said:

Is it cold right now where you live? static charge on the body is super common when the weather is colder, and happens all the time near metal objects. Especially if you walk around on carpet.

Yes it is decently cold. however the reason Im worried is because I have never experienced this much static before, even in similar conditions, is it really possible that there is so much static to shock me within minutes of discharging? 

[Fasauceome]

1 minute ago, pokemoncrusher1 said:

Yes it is decently cold. however the reason Im worried is because I have never experienced this much static before, even in similar conditions, is it really possible that there is so much static to shock me within minutes of discharging? 

well, you might be having a particularly dry winter. less moisture means electric charge is more likely to jump off your skin and onto metal around your house.

[pokemoncrusher1]

4 minutes ago, Fasauceome said:

well, you might be having a particularly dry winter. less moisture means electric charge is more likely to jump off your skin and onto metal around your house.

you think an antistatic pad would help?

i wrest my arm on my desk when I use my pc so if I could ground that then I should be fine right? I do have a grounded outlet plate next to me 

 

[Fasauceome]

1 minute ago, pokemoncrusher1 said:

you think an antistatic pad would help?

i wrest my arm on my desk when I use my pc so if I could ground that then I should be fine right? I do have a grounded outlet plate next to me 

 

might help. but you can also discharge by grabbing a large metal object from time to time. Metal shelf or table legs, chair base, anything that's nearby could be convenient. Even the case of the PC is grounded to your electrical outlet so touching your PC is a good way to discharge.