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I don't know if this is the right forum or place for a question like this, but the title "volt, ampere and Watt" encouraged me

I recently bought a new Dimmable LED floor standing lamp. After plugging it in, the brushed steel surface had a tingling/vibratory (weird, hard to describe) feel. So I tested the lamp with a tester (see picture). Surely there is something wrong? I tested in a few other sockets of the house and it did the same thing. I am thinking the lamp is defective (shorted somewhere)...but realized that some other lamps in the house are doing the same? Anyone knows whats gong on? I thought there was defect in grounding, but to my test it feels okay.

Do you own this place or are you a tenant?

Franklan wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2024 6:53 pm Do you own this place or are you a tenant?

Tenant

Splendid! Tell your landlord.

Some years ago, our tenant had that sensation when she touched the kitchen sink faucet. Himself went over with an electrician immediately and it was sorted. I don't remember the diagnosis. Sorry.

Fraufruit wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2024 9:00 pm Splendid! Tell your landlord.

Yeah, that was the point.....to know if it is something to have the landlord involved and raise an alarm (instead of looking like a fool

A fuse will only blow if it overloads. That is long after you're dead. Only there to protect the equipment/wiring

What you are demonstrating is a failed RCD (Germans say FI Schalter). This should break the circuit if a tiny residual current leaks to earth. This protects you!!

Urgently get the landlord or have the electrics tested or pay to have it done and bill the landlord (may be a lot faster)

That lamp is dangerous - don't use it!


PS
I'm not a pro electrician.

hh-sailor wrote: ↑Sun Sep 15, 2024 10:57 am A fuse will only blow if it overloads. That is long after you're dead. Only there to protect the equipment/wiring

What you are demonstrating is a failed RCD (Germans say FI Schalter). This should break the circuit if a tiny residual current leaks to earth. This protects you!!

Urgently get the landlord or have the electrics tested or pay to have it done and bill the landlord (may be a lot faster)

That lamp is dangerous - don't use it!


PS
I'm not a pro electrician.

The question is if the flat even has an RCD. Depending how old it is -> not! Again, tell the landlord.

Finding out if there is an RCD in your flat: Is there a device that has a "Test" button on it?

hh-sailor wrote: ↑Sun Sep 15, 2024 10:57 am That lamp is dangerous - don't use it!

Thanks, I returned the lamp to the store and showed them the picture to let them know it was defective (so they don't sell it to others). I will check about the RCD....