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I have an i7 desktop PC.I can feel that there is a small current on the casing. So is that normal or what will happen due to this in the future? How to remove this current on the casing?
your power cord doesn't have the third wire
- It has it and all are very good condition. i.e new items.
your house/office doesn't have a proper grounding installation
- My house has proper grounding installation. i.e. put the earth wire in the ground. i.e. If there is lighting then our house's tip switch automatically off to save the electric items in the house.
buying a voltage stabilizer or a UPS
- I have a UPS and I supplied the power to PC through UPS.
This is the power code which I use with the PC:
This is my PC and UPS setup:
hardware-failure desktop-computer
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I have an i7 desktop PC.I can feel that there is a small current on the casing. So is that normal or what will happen due to this in the future? How to remove this current on the casing?
your power cord doesn't have the third wire
- It has it and all are very good condition. i.e new items.
your house/office doesn't have a proper grounding installation
- My house has proper grounding installation. i.e. put the earth wire in the ground. i.e. If there is lighting then our house's tip switch automatically off to save the electric items in the house.
buying a voltage stabilizer or a UPS
- I have a UPS and I supplied the power to PC through UPS.
This is the power code which I use with the PC:
This is my PC and UPS setup:
hardware-failure desktop-computer
1
It can be normal depending if your house has wiring that is not properly grounded. It is easily solved by properly grounding your case.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago
@Ramhound Sorry, I didn't get you? We have proper electrical wiring system in my house and etc. i.e. grounded eath wire and etc. So what should I do here?
– Sampath
21 hours ago
@Ramhound I have put my desktop PC casing on the wood table.
– Sampath
21 hours ago
1
If the socket was providing a proper ground then you would not feel a small current when you touched your case. How you solve it depends on specific facts. If you are in a part of the world, where this type of thing is common, you ground your case using a UPS. If you are in a part of the world, where it's supposed to already be grounded, you call a qualified electrician to solve a much larger issue then an improperly ground case. You have provided zero details to determine which solution would be best for you.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago
2
Even with your information, it does not change the fact. Your case is not properly grounded. You can purchase a grounding plug, that you could clip to the side of the case, should be safe to do this, provided the PSU is connected to the same ground source.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago
|
show 6 more comments
I have an i7 desktop PC.I can feel that there is a small current on the casing. So is that normal or what will happen due to this in the future? How to remove this current on the casing?
your power cord doesn't have the third wire
- It has it and all are very good condition. i.e new items.
your house/office doesn't have a proper grounding installation
- My house has proper grounding installation. i.e. put the earth wire in the ground. i.e. If there is lighting then our house's tip switch automatically off to save the electric items in the house.
buying a voltage stabilizer or a UPS
- I have a UPS and I supplied the power to PC through UPS.
This is the power code which I use with the PC:
This is my PC and UPS setup:
hardware-failure desktop-computer
I have an i7 desktop PC.I can feel that there is a small current on the casing. So is that normal or what will happen due to this in the future? How to remove this current on the casing?
your power cord doesn't have the third wire
- It has it and all are very good condition. i.e new items.
your house/office doesn't have a proper grounding installation
- My house has proper grounding installation. i.e. put the earth wire in the ground. i.e. If there is lighting then our house's tip switch automatically off to save the electric items in the house.
buying a voltage stabilizer or a UPS
- I have a UPS and I supplied the power to PC through UPS.
This is the power code which I use with the PC:
This is my PC and UPS setup:
hardware-failure desktop-computer
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Sampath
asked 21 hours ago
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It can be normal depending if your house has wiring that is not properly grounded. It is easily solved by properly grounding your case.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago
@Ramhound Sorry, I didn't get you? We have proper electrical wiring system in my house and etc. i.e. grounded eath wire and etc. So what should I do here?
– Sampath
21 hours ago
@Ramhound I have put my desktop PC casing on the wood table.
– Sampath
21 hours ago
1
If the socket was providing a proper ground then you would not feel a small current when you touched your case. How you solve it depends on specific facts. If you are in a part of the world, where this type of thing is common, you ground your case using a UPS. If you are in a part of the world, where it's supposed to already be grounded, you call a qualified electrician to solve a much larger issue then an improperly ground case. You have provided zero details to determine which solution would be best for you.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago
2
Even with your information, it does not change the fact. Your case is not properly grounded. You can purchase a grounding plug, that you could clip to the side of the case, should be safe to do this, provided the PSU is connected to the same ground source.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago
|
show 6 more comments
1
It can be normal depending if your house has wiring that is not properly grounded. It is easily solved by properly grounding your case.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago
@Ramhound Sorry, I didn't get you? We have proper electrical wiring system in my house and etc. i.e. grounded eath wire and etc. So what should I do here?
– Sampath
21 hours ago
@Ramhound I have put my desktop PC casing on the wood table.
– Sampath
21 hours ago
1
If the socket was providing a proper ground then you would not feel a small current when you touched your case. How you solve it depends on specific facts. If you are in a part of the world, where this type of thing is common, you ground your case using a UPS. If you are in a part of the world, where it's supposed to already be grounded, you call a qualified electrician to solve a much larger issue then an improperly ground case. You have provided zero details to determine which solution would be best for you.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago
2
Even with your information, it does not change the fact. Your case is not properly grounded. You can purchase a grounding plug, that you could clip to the side of the case, should be safe to do this, provided the PSU is connected to the same ground source.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago
1
1
It can be normal depending if your house has wiring that is not properly grounded. It is easily solved by properly grounding your case.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago
It can be normal depending if your house has wiring that is not properly grounded. It is easily solved by properly grounding your case.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago
@Ramhound Sorry, I didn't get you? We have proper electrical wiring system in my house and etc. i.e. grounded eath wire and etc. So what should I do here?
– Sampath
21 hours ago
@Ramhound Sorry, I didn't get you? We have proper electrical wiring system in my house and etc. i.e. grounded eath wire and etc. So what should I do here?
– Sampath
21 hours ago
@Ramhound I have put my desktop PC casing on the wood table.
– Sampath
21 hours ago
@Ramhound I have put my desktop PC casing on the wood table.
– Sampath
21 hours ago
1
1
If the socket was providing a proper ground then you would not feel a small current when you touched your case. How you solve it depends on specific facts. If you are in a part of the world, where this type of thing is common, you ground your case using a UPS. If you are in a part of the world, where it's supposed to already be grounded, you call a qualified electrician to solve a much larger issue then an improperly ground case. You have provided zero details to determine which solution would be best for you.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago
If the socket was providing a proper ground then you would not feel a small current when you touched your case. How you solve it depends on specific facts. If you are in a part of the world, where this type of thing is common, you ground your case using a UPS. If you are in a part of the world, where it's supposed to already be grounded, you call a qualified electrician to solve a much larger issue then an improperly ground case. You have provided zero details to determine which solution would be best for you.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago
2
2
Even with your information, it does not change the fact. Your case is not properly grounded. You can purchase a grounding plug, that you could clip to the side of the case, should be safe to do this, provided the PSU is connected to the same ground source.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago
Even with your information, it does not change the fact. Your case is not properly grounded. You can purchase a grounding plug, that you could clip to the side of the case, should be safe to do this, provided the PSU is connected to the same ground source.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago
|
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My best guess is that your computer is not grounded.
Either:
a) your power cord doesn't have a third wire (or the plug is broken).
or b) your house/office doesn't have a proper grounding installation.
If the first is the case, changing cords should help. Otherwise, you should check with an electrician to review your installation.
Another way you can protect your computer, is by buying a voltage stabilizer or an UPS.
If you don't do anything, eventually your computer will have a power surge, which can damage internal components. If that damages your hard drive, you'll lose all your info.
your power cord doesn't have the third wire
- It has it and all are very good condition. i.e new items.your house/office doesn't have a proper grounding installation
- My house has proper grounding installation. i.e. put the earth wire in the ground. i.e. If there is lighting then our house's tip switch automatically off to save the electric items in the house.buying a voltage stabilizer or a UPS
- I have a UPS and I supplied the power to PC through UPS. So then?
– Sampath
21 hours ago
Then maybe your UPS is defective? Have you tried without it?
– GabrielaGarcia
21 hours ago
@GabrielaGarcia I have a brand new Prolink UPS and it is working fine. desktop.lk/product/prolink-650va-ups-2y
– Sampath
21 hours ago
A possibility is that you do have an electric ground well, however it may need maintenance. Because it uses gel (Thor-Gel for example), it requires to be recharged at least once a year, and be measured to be under 10 ohms in resistance. An electrical technician can check it out and diagnose it better.
– Luis Alberto Barandiaran
20 hours ago
Oh.. We don't have such a thing. Can you provide me a good link for reading it more? We have just a grounded earth wire somewhere in the garden. That is it.
– Sampath
20 hours ago
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My best guess is that your computer is not grounded.
Either:
a) your power cord doesn't have a third wire (or the plug is broken).
or b) your house/office doesn't have a proper grounding installation.
If the first is the case, changing cords should help. Otherwise, you should check with an electrician to review your installation.
Another way you can protect your computer, is by buying a voltage stabilizer or an UPS.
If you don't do anything, eventually your computer will have a power surge, which can damage internal components. If that damages your hard drive, you'll lose all your info.
your power cord doesn't have the third wire
- It has it and all are very good condition. i.e new items.your house/office doesn't have a proper grounding installation
- My house has proper grounding installation. i.e. put the earth wire in the ground. i.e. If there is lighting then our house's tip switch automatically off to save the electric items in the house.buying a voltage stabilizer or a UPS
- I have a UPS and I supplied the power to PC through UPS. So then?
– Sampath
21 hours ago
Then maybe your UPS is defective? Have you tried without it?
– GabrielaGarcia
21 hours ago
@GabrielaGarcia I have a brand new Prolink UPS and it is working fine. desktop.lk/product/prolink-650va-ups-2y
– Sampath
21 hours ago
A possibility is that you do have an electric ground well, however it may need maintenance. Because it uses gel (Thor-Gel for example), it requires to be recharged at least once a year, and be measured to be under 10 ohms in resistance. An electrical technician can check it out and diagnose it better.
– Luis Alberto Barandiaran
20 hours ago
Oh.. We don't have such a thing. Can you provide me a good link for reading it more? We have just a grounded earth wire somewhere in the garden. That is it.
– Sampath
20 hours ago
|
show 2 more comments
My best guess is that your computer is not grounded.
Either:
a) your power cord doesn't have a third wire (or the plug is broken).
or b) your house/office doesn't have a proper grounding installation.
If the first is the case, changing cords should help. Otherwise, you should check with an electrician to review your installation.
Another way you can protect your computer, is by buying a voltage stabilizer or an UPS.
If you don't do anything, eventually your computer will have a power surge, which can damage internal components. If that damages your hard drive, you'll lose all your info.
your power cord doesn't have the third wire
- It has it and all are very good condition. i.e new items.your house/office doesn't have a proper grounding installation
- My house has proper grounding installation. i.e. put the earth wire in the ground. i.e. If there is lighting then our house's tip switch automatically off to save the electric items in the house.buying a voltage stabilizer or a UPS
- I have a UPS and I supplied the power to PC through UPS. So then?
– Sampath
21 hours ago
Then maybe your UPS is defective? Have you tried without it?
– GabrielaGarcia
21 hours ago
@GabrielaGarcia I have a brand new Prolink UPS and it is working fine. desktop.lk/product/prolink-650va-ups-2y
– Sampath
21 hours ago
A possibility is that you do have an electric ground well, however it may need maintenance. Because it uses gel (Thor-Gel for example), it requires to be recharged at least once a year, and be measured to be under 10 ohms in resistance. An electrical technician can check it out and diagnose it better.
– Luis Alberto Barandiaran
20 hours ago
Oh.. We don't have such a thing. Can you provide me a good link for reading it more? We have just a grounded earth wire somewhere in the garden. That is it.
– Sampath
20 hours ago
|
show 2 more comments
My best guess is that your computer is not grounded.
Either:
a) your power cord doesn't have a third wire (or the plug is broken).
or b) your house/office doesn't have a proper grounding installation.
If the first is the case, changing cords should help. Otherwise, you should check with an electrician to review your installation.
Another way you can protect your computer, is by buying a voltage stabilizer or an UPS.
If you don't do anything, eventually your computer will have a power surge, which can damage internal components. If that damages your hard drive, you'll lose all your info.
My best guess is that your computer is not grounded.
Either:
a) your power cord doesn't have a third wire (or the plug is broken).
or b) your house/office doesn't have a proper grounding installation.
If the first is the case, changing cords should help. Otherwise, you should check with an electrician to review your installation.
Another way you can protect your computer, is by buying a voltage stabilizer or an UPS.
If you don't do anything, eventually your computer will have a power surge, which can damage internal components. If that damages your hard drive, you'll lose all your info.
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your power cord doesn't have the third wire
- It has it and all are very good condition. i.e new items.your house/office doesn't have a proper grounding installation
- My house has proper grounding installation. i.e. put the earth wire in the ground. i.e. If there is lighting then our house's tip switch automatically off to save the electric items in the house.buying a voltage stabilizer or a UPS
- I have a UPS and I supplied the power to PC through UPS. So then?
– Sampath
21 hours ago
Then maybe your UPS is defective? Have you tried without it?
– GabrielaGarcia
21 hours ago
@GabrielaGarcia I have a brand new Prolink UPS and it is working fine. desktop.lk/product/prolink-650va-ups-2y
– Sampath
21 hours ago
A possibility is that you do have an electric ground well, however it may need maintenance. Because it uses gel (Thor-Gel for example), it requires to be recharged at least once a year, and be measured to be under 10 ohms in resistance. An electrical technician can check it out and diagnose it better.
– Luis Alberto Barandiaran
20 hours ago
Oh.. We don't have such a thing. Can you provide me a good link for reading it more? We have just a grounded earth wire somewhere in the garden. That is it.
– Sampath
20 hours ago
|
show 2 more comments
your power cord doesn't have the third wire
- It has it and all are very good condition. i.e new items.your house/office doesn't have a proper grounding installation
- My house has proper grounding installation. i.e. put the earth wire in the ground. i.e. If there is lighting then our house's tip switch automatically off to save the electric items in the house.buying a voltage stabilizer or a UPS
- I have a UPS and I supplied the power to PC through UPS. So then?
– Sampath
21 hours ago
Then maybe your UPS is defective? Have you tried without it?
– GabrielaGarcia
21 hours ago
@GabrielaGarcia I have a brand new Prolink UPS and it is working fine. desktop.lk/product/prolink-650va-ups-2y
– Sampath
21 hours ago
A possibility is that you do have an electric ground well, however it may need maintenance. Because it uses gel (Thor-Gel for example), it requires to be recharged at least once a year, and be measured to be under 10 ohms in resistance. An electrical technician can check it out and diagnose it better.
– Luis Alberto Barandiaran
20 hours ago
Oh.. We don't have such a thing. Can you provide me a good link for reading it more? We have just a grounded earth wire somewhere in the garden. That is it.
– Sampath
20 hours ago
your power cord doesn't have the third wire
- It has it and all are very good condition. i.e new items. your house/office doesn't have a proper grounding installation
- My house has proper grounding installation. i.e. put the earth wire in the ground. i.e. If there is lighting then our house's tip switch automatically off to save the electric items in the house. buying a voltage stabilizer or a UPS
- I have a UPS and I supplied the power to PC through UPS. So then?– Sampath
21 hours ago
your power cord doesn't have the third wire
- It has it and all are very good condition. i.e new items. your house/office doesn't have a proper grounding installation
- My house has proper grounding installation. i.e. put the earth wire in the ground. i.e. If there is lighting then our house's tip switch automatically off to save the electric items in the house. buying a voltage stabilizer or a UPS
- I have a UPS and I supplied the power to PC through UPS. So then?– Sampath
21 hours ago
Then maybe your UPS is defective? Have you tried without it?
– GabrielaGarcia
21 hours ago
Then maybe your UPS is defective? Have you tried without it?
– GabrielaGarcia
21 hours ago
@GabrielaGarcia I have a brand new Prolink UPS and it is working fine. desktop.lk/product/prolink-650va-ups-2y
– Sampath
21 hours ago
@GabrielaGarcia I have a brand new Prolink UPS and it is working fine. desktop.lk/product/prolink-650va-ups-2y
– Sampath
21 hours ago
A possibility is that you do have an electric ground well, however it may need maintenance. Because it uses gel (Thor-Gel for example), it requires to be recharged at least once a year, and be measured to be under 10 ohms in resistance. An electrical technician can check it out and diagnose it better.
– Luis Alberto Barandiaran
20 hours ago
A possibility is that you do have an electric ground well, however it may need maintenance. Because it uses gel (Thor-Gel for example), it requires to be recharged at least once a year, and be measured to be under 10 ohms in resistance. An electrical technician can check it out and diagnose it better.
– Luis Alberto Barandiaran
20 hours ago
Oh.. We don't have such a thing. Can you provide me a good link for reading it more? We have just a grounded earth wire somewhere in the garden. That is it.
– Sampath
20 hours ago
Oh.. We don't have such a thing. Can you provide me a good link for reading it more? We have just a grounded earth wire somewhere in the garden. That is it.
– Sampath
20 hours ago
|
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It can be normal depending if your house has wiring that is not properly grounded. It is easily solved by properly grounding your case.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago
@Ramhound Sorry, I didn't get you? We have proper electrical wiring system in my house and etc. i.e. grounded eath wire and etc. So what should I do here?
– Sampath
21 hours ago
@Ramhound I have put my desktop PC casing on the wood table.
– Sampath
21 hours ago
1
If the socket was providing a proper ground then you would not feel a small current when you touched your case. How you solve it depends on specific facts. If you are in a part of the world, where this type of thing is common, you ground your case using a UPS. If you are in a part of the world, where it's supposed to already be grounded, you call a qualified electrician to solve a much larger issue then an improperly ground case. You have provided zero details to determine which solution would be best for you.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago
2
Even with your information, it does not change the fact. Your case is not properly grounded. You can purchase a grounding plug, that you could clip to the side of the case, should be safe to do this, provided the PSU is connected to the same ground source.
– Ramhound
21 hours ago