serious shocking issue

[Julian5]

So over the last years I haev been recieveing shocks from touching my pc case, my macbook or my phone while plugged into the AC, I have 240v instead of the conventional 220. They are constants zaps that only occur when barefoot or grounded, And also they hurt alot. I recently decided to adrees this issue since the other day I was screwing a scre in my case and saw some sparks when making contact. I also get sparked by my Blue snowballm my headphones and any conenctor on the case aswell as any bare metal. I am not sure of the voltage and I have never killed any electroics but it just hurts alot.

[TetraSky]

Is it just plain static shocks or actual electric shocks? Because there's a difference.

[Electronics Wizardy]

Is your house grounded properly?

 

 

[Julian5]

Just now, TetraSky said:

Is it just plain static shocks or actual electric shocks? Because there's a difference.

actual electric shocks, they are constant and very poweful

[Julian5]

If I touch my foot on the floor right now I get constantly shocked (my feet are on my chair rn and im wearing stainless steel headphones)

[Electronics Wizardy]

Just now, Julian5 said:

actual electric shocks, they are constant and very poweful

Could be a grounding problem or a other wiring problem. Try one of those things in a different house.

 

How old is your house?

 

Id get a electrictian to test it.

[Julian5]

around 30 years, the fuse box is very old and need replacing but Thats not the issue

[Electronics Wizardy]

Just now, Julian5 said:

around 30 years, the fuse box is very old and need replacing but Thats not the issue

How do you know?

 

 

[GDRRiley]

2 minutes ago, Julian5 said:

around 30 years, the fuse box is very old and need replacing but Thats not the issue

it sounds like it. 

[Julian5]

Just now, Electronics Wizardy said:

How do you know?

 

 

The problem with the fuse box are the fuse disconnectors need replacing but i cant see how that has a relation to grounding

[DXMember]

have you considered properly grounding the socket?

[Julian5]

I think there is no grouding in the system. maybe a ground peg needs to be installed

[Electronics Wizardy]

Just now, Julian5 said:

The problem with the fuse box are the fuse disconnectors need replacing but i cant see how that has a relation to grounding

It not the fuses, but this can happen if the groud/earth isn't wired corrected. These aren't fused. Try your stuff at a different house(preferable a new commercial building)

[Electronics Wizardy]

Just now, Julian5 said:

I think there is no grouding in the system. maybe a ground peg needs to be installed

maybe thats the problem..

[LukaH]

this has been going on for years and it starts annoying you now? man nerves of steel right here lol

[QueenDemetria]

My guess is that you have a wiring issue(could be many things), or you have a bad appliance that is connecting mains to ground. What wall socket does your house have?

[Julian5]

Im guessing the grounding is wired properly or simply non existent, is this a danger? This has always happend but just recently I have seen sparks and since my new headphones are steel anything ground I touch while wearing them kills me (not litteraly but it hurts)

 

 

[xitywampas]

2 minutes ago, Julian5 said:

around 30 years, the fuse box is very old and need replacing but Thats not the issue

I'm almost certain you have a grounding problem in your house. Get a professional electrician ASAP. Those shocks though not immediately killing you can damage your heart and nervous system over time. If your house has no ground, get it done. There is a reason all building codes require a ground or multiple depending on your electrical system. I have 4 grounds on my house.

[tlink]

try wiring your case to for example a radiator or a metal faucet, if this stops your issues then you have a badly grounded home, if that doesn't fix it than your psu is a goner. 

[Julian5]

1 minute ago, tlink said:

try wiring your case to for example a radiator or a metal faucet, if this stops your issues then you have a badly grounded home, if that doesn't fix it than your psu is a goner. 

not the psu for sure, all electrical devices shock me

[tlink]

Just now, Julian5 said:

not the psu for sure, all electrical devices shock me

jup, its your grounding thats fucked. call an electrician, the situation can be really dangerous as it can be caused by leakage from the live wire, you do not know what it is and neither can we since we cant actually inspect your wiring.

[Emmien]

1 minute ago, Julian5 said:

not the psu for sure, all electrical devices shock me

Get an electrician.

 

As suggested above, connect your case to a metal pipe with some wire. Try and connect multiple appliances. This should help stop it temporarily and help diagnose the issue.

[Rohime]

Yes, sounds like the earth grounding for the house is faulty.   This wont stop anything working, but it is THE basic safety system for the whole electrical system of your house.  

 

+1 to everyone who says get a good electrician to check it.

 

(Usually for standalone houses you will find a metal pole a centimeter or so thick embeded in the earth / ground outside (at side of house) somewhere near the fuse box, and a thick wire very securely attached - This is very literally "Earthing" or "Grounding" your electrical system.   ).

[Space Reptile]

27 minutes ago, Julian5 said:

actual electric shocks, they are constant and very poweful

OUCH , that is LIFE voltage on your case , something is wrong w/ your psu , get a new one ASAP 

[Julian5]

yeah I dont have a ground peg at my house, I look into getting al electritian