Getting shocks

I starting working again and using a postal machine, pitney bowes machine. Almost everytime I use it I get a shock. What up ? No one knows I have a pacemaker.

6 Comments

Check out wires

by Theknotguy - 2014-01-30 03:01:10

I think you'll want to check out the wires going to and from the postage machine. Then check out type of flooring you have.

Most of those postage machines are run until they fall apart. They're usually shoved into a closet and the wires are kinked. So no one checks wires from the machine to the 110 volt in wall. Could be corroded or frayed wires.

Also, postage meters are usually in an old closet with old carpeting. In the dry weather you may be picking up a hell of a static charge. If it's a static snap, you can get that stuff the ladies spray on their dresses to remove static cling. Just spray it on the floor around the postage meter.

You can also have your maintenance guy see if there's a loose ground wire. Sometimes they just need tightening.

There isn't anything from your PM that would cause a shock. An ICD would give you an internal shock - like a kick like a mule - as I have been told so you wouldn't be asking us about it.

No need to tell anyone about the PM. Just tell 'em you're tired of getting nailed every time you use the meter. Good luck!

Theknotguy

thank you !

by lahbigbro6 - 2014-01-30 08:01:26

There is a tile floor no carpet. But, thanks for your input. I get paranoid with the pacemaker. The postage meter is not in a closet, not sure how old it is. But, the building is old. I notice there might be a metal plate (its look like) where I have to put the envelope on. I might go to the side of the machine, to see if this helps !!

Try This

by donr - 2014-01-31 12:01:06

Go to the machine & find the plug.

Look at it - is it a three pronged plug? If it is, the machine SHOULD be safely grounded so that the machine CANNOT shock you. That's what that third, round prong on the plug does.

Next - take your car keys & before touching the machine w/ your hand, take a good, tight grip on a car key & touch the metal part of the machine w/ the car key. Watch where it makes contact for a small spark. If it sparks and you DON'T feel the discharge, you have a static electricity problem. Now immediately after touching it w/ your car key, touch it w/ your bare finger.

IF when you touch it w/ your bare finger & you feel a shock, the ground n the machine is faulty & the machine is UNSAFE. Your company should IMMEDIATELY buy a new one.

Ceramic or vinyl Tile will work well for generating static charge IF it is nonconducting tile & vinyl is. Ceramic tiles - like porcelein or glazed ceramic tile are equally good. You can also generate a static charge by sliding on & off your chair w/ its non-conducting seat cover - just like you can getting in & out of your car. That's why gas stations tell you NOT to get back into a car while the tank is filling.

As a final test, determine if you have an electrifying personality - makes all the difference in the world.

Don

thanks everyone !

by lahbigbro6 - 2014-02-01 08:02:03

I get shocks a lot ! I thought it was metal in my pacemaker. Its an old building and no one else complains about stocks. Where the envelope slides is little metal strip. It really sinks to get shock every single time.

whats EP ?

by lahbigbro6 - 2014-02-01 08:02:49

Not sure

EP

by donr - 2014-02-02 01:02:51

EP is an Electrophysiologist. He's the specialist in heart electrical systems that usually implants PM's.

Have you tried the tests I described to you yet? (that's a nag!)

Don

You know you're wired when...

You are always wired and full of energy.

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