static

[jenty]

ive bought a new tv and a glass stand...i am getting a static shock every time i touch the dvd..video recorder..is there any way to stop this...thankyou

[SeaJayPea]

Are you sure it's static? As it's new, could it be faulty? If there is any minute possibility that it may be, get it checked by a professional. Any electric shock from electrical equipment is potentially dangerous.

Good luck

[scirious]

Agree with SJP! This doesn't sound like static. If the equipment was earthed and you perhaps had a nylon or man made fibre carpet then static could be a problem.
But TVs and associated ancilliary gear are generally not earthed....they have a two core mains lead.

[Disco Fever]

I get a tingle if I touch the sky box and the DVD together ive got my volt meter out, yes i'm a sparky, and get 50 volts between them, if you are worried about it get it tested as most DVD players are not earthed and can have a tendancy to have a slight voltage coming off the cover. Ive known before a Sky box to trip an RCD out as the box cover is earthed thru the coax cable connected to the dish as the dish is fixed to the wall...