Hi.
It was the size of the jolt and the after-effects that made me think
otherwise. If she says it made a snap, I'd think so, but she said it mad a
loud bang, and that doesn't sound like static electricity. But, I cannot
think of anything else, either. I cannot find anything wrong with the
unit, and the only thing I noted about the outlets is that some of them
seem kind of loose, i.e. plugs don't always stay in them securely. Typical
of older buildings, although this one clearly doesn't have the original
wiring because all of the outlets are 3 prong.
73, de Lou K2LKK
At 09:08 AM 3/11/2009 -0400, you wrote:
>Lou,
>
>Based on what's been said in this thread, I agree with those who think it
>was a static discharge. They're pretty common in the wintertime when the
>heat is on and the air is very dry.
>
>Steve
>
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>
>
> >I did ask what else she was touching, but she couldn't recall. I also
> > asked if she had wet hands, which she didn't.
> >
> > One of the maintenance people tested the outlet and said that it was
> > normal. I have the radio packed up to take back over to her place as I
> > can't see anything wrong with it.
> >
> > 73, de Lou K2LKK
> >
> >
> >
> > At 07:12 AM 3/10/2009 -0400, you wrote:
> >>Maybe if she was sleepy the static shock seemed more severe. I first
> >>wondered if it had moving parts that could generate static electricity.
> >>
> >>Don't most appliances get certified by Underwriters laboratories?
> >>
> >>
> >>And even if she touched the hot side of the outlet, she needs a path to
> >>complete the circuit. One would expect the bedroom floor to be
> >>carpeted.
> >>
> >>Mark
> >>
> >>
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