Yes @littlespark I should hope so- keeping myself and most equipment alive so far.
The update is that I retained a local electrician to earth my house: it's great now, no shocks.
Thanks @Lucien Nunes and @telectrix . I'll first see if I can find a long lead. Actually, first I have to confirm that there is an earthing terminal *somewhere* in the house. I found the breaker panel, and I expect somewhere near that should be a main disconnect. It's likely in the attic...
Hi folks. I am regularly experiencing tingling shocks from my laptop and kettle. Both of these things are plugged into something with a ground plug.
I decided to measure the neutral to earth voltage, at least for the nodes I can reach at my plug. I see significant AC voltages measured between...
Thanks @Pete999 and @telectrix : I see now this was the device referred to above that replaces the old Megger MMC850. That's great! I'll chase that up, many thanks. Involved in a campaign to measure power useage in markets in West Africa, and wanted to make sure we get the right kind of...
On RS, it indicates this is a replacement: has anyone tried it?
Fluke T5 Handheld Electrical Tester
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/digital-multimeters/2919372/
or this one:
Unique Instruments Corporation...
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