DIY Doctor UK DIY Forums

Hello, we've got brass sockets, newish, installed about 5 years ago in a 20 year old house.
Last night I went to switch off a phone charger and got a minute spark as I touched the plate.
I went around touching other plates without anything happening.
I am the sort of person who gets a static shock touching handrails in shops.

Should I be getting an electrician around or is it just me being highly charged?

Thanks for any (sensible) advice.

It is unlikely to get static from an earthed item and very unlikely to get it from one earthed item and not another.

So it is likely there is some fault somewhere which could give a nasty shock so I would advise you to get it looked at ASAP.

BobAjob2 wrote:Hello, we've got brass sockets, newish, installed about 5 years ago in a 20 year old house.
Last night I went to switch off a phone charger and got a minute spark as I touched the plate.
I went around touching other plates without anything happening.
I am the sort of person who gets a static shock touching handrails in shops.

Should I be getting an electrician around or is it just me being highly charged?

Thanks for any (sensible) advice.

I would agree with getting it checked out especially if you don't have rcd protection on the circuit
Paul

There is an RCD for the circuit and it hasn't happened again but I'll get it checked anyway.

Thanks for the replies.