pretty typical of rentals if it's an apartment.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 7:51 PM
Subject: Re: Sony Dream Machine Talking Clock Radios
> 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
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 00:25
>>Subject: Re: Sony Dream Machine Talking Clock Radios
>>
>>
>> >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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