shocks when using water

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    • 29 Mar 2006 at 7:39 pm #277817
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      When I’m using the outside tap and standing with my bare feet in water, turning on the tap with wet hands, I get this nasty tingling sensation. Similarly when I’m using water in the bathtub and touching the metal faucets. Why is this happening?

    • 29 Mar 2006 at 10:50 pm #297198
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      If you have an electric water heater one of the heating elements could have a slight short in it causing this shock.

      You should all so call a licensed electrican to check for proper grounding.

    • 30 Mar 2006 at 4:30 am #297199
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      you have a definite grounding problum…get an electrition and the sooner the better!this could become a deadly situation fast

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