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metspitzer

Jan 1, 1970
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While hooking an Xbox to the TV the output cables gave a tingle? What
causes the tingle? I have felt a slight tingle while touching a
connection like this before, but this one is pretty strong.
 
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Twayne

Jan 1, 1970
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While hooking an Xbox to the TV the output cables gave a tingle? What
causes the tingle? I have felt a slight tingle while touching a
connection like this before, but this one is pretty strong.

Static, or maybe a polarized plug put in backwards would be my guesses.
 
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daestrom

Jan 1, 1970
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Twayne said:
Static, or maybe a polarized plug put in backwards would be my
guesses.

Or a wall outlet for a polarized plug wired wrong??? (hard to put a
polarized plug in backward, but easy to wire an outlet backwards if you're a
DIY and don't pay attention)

daestrom
 
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Roy

Jan 1, 1970
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Date:Tue, Nov 11, 2008, 3:00pm
From:daestrom@NO_SPAM_HEREtwcny.rr.com (daestrom)
Twayne wrote:
While hooking an Xbox to the TV the output cables gave a tingle? What
causes the tingle? I have felt a slight tingle while touching a
connection like this before, but this one is pretty strong.
Static, or maybe a polarized plug put in backwards would be my guesses.
Or a wall outlet for a polarized plug wired wrong??? (hard to put a
polarized plug in backward, but easy to wire an outlet backwards if
you're a DIY and don't pay attention)
daestrom
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True, that's the only reason I see for that to happen as well...

You can use an inexpensive outlet tester that looks like a cordless plug
with diode indicators, you plug it in like a plug, it has a legend & the
order in which it lights up indicates if the outlet is wired correctly
or not.

Roy Q.T.
[have tools, will travel]
 
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Roy

Jan 1, 1970
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Sample receptacle (outlet) testers.
http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/ideal/electricaltesters/61-500_61-501.htm

I've got the GFCI tester. Good Luck!

Off the top of my head: I am not sure what type of frequency and
currents the XBox has but if it's a very high frequency output it may
just be that as well. Note that in this case being barefooted or
handling with near wet hands are factors that may cause what you
experienced too.

Roy Q.T.
[have tools, will travel]
 
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metspitzer

Jan 1, 1970
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True, that's the only reason I see for that to happen as well...

You can use an inexpensive outlet tester that looks like a cordless plug
with diode indicators, you plug it in like a plug, it has a legend & the
order in which it lights up indicates if the outlet is wired correctly
or not.
The game box is at my sister's house in the next state over. I will
take an outlet tester with me next time I go. The thing is, I wired
the house, :) so I am thinking it has to be something else.

One other thing I have thought of is the X-Box was sent back because
of some kind of factory defect. They fixed it under warrantee, but
maybe the tech guy left off a ground strap.

The outlet I can fix, if it turns out to be me.
 
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metspitzer

Jan 1, 1970
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Roy is an idiot. A few mA leakage is normal. That is why you are
supposed to connect everything else, before you plug it into the wall.
It is caused by the line filter that keeps RF leakage from entering or
exiting a piece of electronics.

I have felt tingles when touching the catv port with my fingers before
plugging in a coax, but the X box has a very strong tingle. Much
stronger than normal.

I think white lists would work for email if everyone adopted a
permission only email address (using a keyword), but good luck with
using it for Usenet.
 
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Roy

Jan 1, 1970
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The hell with this post already., how many times do you have to touch
the damn connector any how, you connect it once and that's the end of
it.

Why make a post to alt.e.e. about it?
it's normal to get a tingle, you could get the same tingle from a high
powered walkie-talkie, just rub it on your neck while holding down the
talk button. ..........drop it already...

They're all a bunch of graceless Idiots.

Roy Q.T.
[have tools, will travel]
 
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metspitzer

Jan 1, 1970
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The hell with this post already., how many times do you have to touch
the damn connector any how, you connect it once and that's the end of
it.
Who put sand in your vagina?
 
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FatBytestard

Jan 1, 1970
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The hell with this post already., how many times do you have to touch
the damn connector any how, you connect it once and that's the end of
it.

So says the fucking know nothing retard, Roy.
Why make a post to alt.e.e. about it?

THAT is NONE of your goddamned business, you retarded little fucking
dipshit!
it's normal to get a tingle,

Bullshit! You dumbfuck!
you could get the same tingle from a high
powered walkie-talkie,

Roy... You are an absolute retard.
just rub it on your neck while holding down the
talk button. ..........drop it already...

Now we know what is wrong with Roy's brain.
They're all a bunch of graceless Idiots.

Better than the "example" you set for the world, RoyTard.
Roy Q.T.
[have tools, will travel]

You're an idiot, boy.
 
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Archimedes' Lever

Jan 1, 1970
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The overall concept on that site is correct, but a few of the explanations
are somewhat simplified. However, it fails to mention that leakage current
is measured through an impedance network in series with the ammeter, not
through the ammeter alone. The standard UL network for many products is 1500
Ohms in parallel with 0.1 uF (if I recall correctly from memory), but there
are others for medical equipment and some other types of products. These
networks theoretically mimic the impedance and frequency response of the
human body.

For a quick check, connect a 4 watt 120 volt night light bulb between the
X-Box ground and the power system ground. My guess is it won't light, and
you will find very little voltage across it. That will indicate that you are
experiencing the normal small leakage current through a filter circuit. If
it does light, you have a problem!

Ben Miller


Indeed the best, least costly test. Great solution! I too doubt
seriously that it will present any significant voltage.
 
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metspitzer

Jan 1, 1970
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The overall concept on that site is correct, but a few of the explanations
are somewhat simplified. However, it fails to mention that leakage current
is measured through an impedance network in series with the ammeter, not
through the ammeter alone. The standard UL network for many products is 1500
Ohms in parallel with 0.1 uF (if I recall correctly from memory), but there
are others for medical equipment and some other types of products. These
networks theoretically mimic the impedance and frequency response of the
human body.

For a quick check, connect a 4 watt 120 volt night light bulb between the
X-Box ground and the power system ground. My guess is it won't light, and
you will find very little voltage across it. That will indicate that you are
experiencing the normal small leakage current through a filter circuit. If
it does light, you have a problem!

Ben Miller

Thanks
 
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metspitzer

Jan 1, 1970
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Indeed the best, least costly test. Great solution! I too doubt
seriously that it will present any significant voltage.

We will see. I will let you guys know when I get a chance to try it.
Thanks
 
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Archimedes' Lever

Jan 1, 1970
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We will see. I will let you guys know when I get a chance to try it.
Thanks


Or just do it the Kervorkian way...
 
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