F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Consider methods to manage leakage current from household devices and computers, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Consider methods to manage leakage current from household devices and computers, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Consider methods to manage leakage current from household devices and computers, ensuring safety and efficiency.

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Jacoby_23
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01-21-2016, 03:07 PM
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Jacoby_23
01-21-2016, 03:07 PM #1

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Kirsten_KitKat
Junior Member
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01-21-2016, 09:42 PM
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I faced the same issue while serving in Zaragoza, Spain. Used a six-foot steel rod (no copper available) and drove it about four feet into the ground. Ran 12-gauge wire to the closest radiator (there was no central heating) and removed some paint from it before wrapping the wire around the pipe. All the radiators were linked by the same piping that handled earth ground. Then connected a short 16-gauge wire from my PC case to the radiator. Success—no more shock. Stay safe and good luck.
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Kirsten_KitKat
01-21-2016, 09:42 PM #2

I faced the same issue while serving in Zaragoza, Spain. Used a six-foot steel rod (no copper available) and drove it about four feet into the ground. Ran 12-gauge wire to the closest radiator (there was no central heating) and removed some paint from it before wrapping the wire around the pipe. All the radiators were linked by the same piping that handled earth ground. Then connected a short 16-gauge wire from my PC case to the radiator. Success—no more shock. Stay safe and good luck.

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smit0086
Member
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01-23-2016, 05:39 AM
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I face the same issue also, and my only solution is to use flip-flops while connecting devices. The same outcome can be reached by standing on any non-conductive surface, not just flip-flops.
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smit0086
01-23-2016, 05:39 AM #3

I face the same issue also, and my only solution is to use flip-flops while connecting devices. The same outcome can be reached by standing on any non-conductive surface, not just flip-flops.

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Mr_Panda57_
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01-23-2016, 07:40 PM
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A tiled and wooden flooring setup can work, but the tiles might still cause you discomfort. If that happens, going barefoot with flip-flops could be a simpler choice.
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Mr_Panda57_
01-23-2016, 07:40 PM #4

A tiled and wooden flooring setup can work, but the tiles might still cause you discomfort. If that happens, going barefoot with flip-flops could be a simpler choice.

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rkmario
Junior Member
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01-31-2016, 03:17 AM
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Do you believe a visible rebar from a construction site will function properly? The location where your PC is placed outside, near the front gate close to the main entrance, seems suitable. Should the homemade earth wire be made thicker? What thickness would be appropriate with only AWG 18 wires available?
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rkmario
01-31-2016, 03:17 AM #5

Do you believe a visible rebar from a construction site will function properly? The location where your PC is placed outside, near the front gate close to the main entrance, seems suitable. Should the homemade earth wire be made thicker? What thickness would be appropriate with only AWG 18 wires available?

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LoiZer
Junior Member
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02-05-2016, 10:20 PM
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Your ceramic floor tile surprises you, so perhaps place a non-conductive material between your feet and the floor no matter what type it is.
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LoiZer
02-05-2016, 10:20 PM #6

Your ceramic floor tile surprises you, so perhaps place a non-conductive material between your feet and the floor no matter what type it is.

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njukas
Junior Member
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02-27-2016, 09:12 AM
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Absolutely, that's the way we do things here—Eurostyle! No ground wires, no shocks when plugging in... I guess there might be an issue with the PC setup, though. I wear new balance or Nike Wildleather sneakers and walk on oak hard floor. Eurostyle, okay! (Joking, maybe it's just that.)
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njukas
02-27-2016, 09:12 AM #7

Absolutely, that's the way we do things here—Eurostyle! No ground wires, no shocks when plugging in... I guess there might be an issue with the PC setup, though. I wear new balance or Nike Wildleather sneakers and walk on oak hard floor. Eurostyle, okay! (Joking, maybe it's just that.)

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emcb1230
Junior Member
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02-27-2016, 03:51 PM
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It seems most people's floors aren't conductive, which makes sense. Flip flops, along with plastic, rubber, and vinyl, tend to spark easily on these surfaces. We need to explore further.
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emcb1230
02-27-2016, 03:51 PM #8

It seems most people's floors aren't conductive, which makes sense. Flip flops, along with plastic, rubber, and vinyl, tend to spark easily on these surfaces. We need to explore further.