A little advice.

berko · Nov 15, 2011

Through my many Google searchs relating to electrics over the years, I keep finding myself here... So this time, I'm going to just make a thread and ask you guys directly instead

1. I have made a few changes to the wiring in my house one such as the added sockets in the attic are I belive, not notifiable, however the added sockets in the kitchen the added shower circit and the sockets/light in the shed are, I understand that. I of course did not notify before hand so could I just get a spark in to certify now and everything be okay? I belive that everything I have done is up to regs so it would just need a profesinal eye and a test.

2. I have been wondering why, if I am standing on a completely non conductive ceramic floor, not touching anything else, i will get electrocuted when touching a live wire... where is the electric being conducted to?

3. To become a domestic spark, what tests do I have to sit? I think this would be useful for me in the future.

Many thanks,

Berko

supasparxs · Nov 16, 2011

telectrix said:
nah, we have great big hamsters. little hamster is on top gear.

hmmm up here in Lancashire big hamster are know as rats........

Burnt Fingers · Nov 16, 2011

100A isnt that high in a big house with an amateur welder living there

jayonwheels · Nov 16, 2011

As for getting a shock whilst standing on a ceramic floor only in contact with the live conductor, maybe a tiny bit of capacitive coupling (if that's the correct term?). I.e. no current flowed 'through' you, just that your body can hold a few extra or loose a few electrons so the live conductor just pushed a few in and out but none went anywhere. I wouldn't have thought 230 would be enough to feel that though.