just been zapped from my kitchen sink why did it happen

jayjay5396 · Apr 8, 2013

hi i would like to know why i just received an electric shock from my kitchen sink all i did was touch the tap to turn it on i got hit n it hurt why would this happen?

ive used the tap before i've lived here for 7 years whats up with it why did i get a shock?

would an electrian cost alot of money to fix it?

ackbarthestar · May 15, 2013

Well, that's killed anything to do with bonding in the kitchen ! maybe it would be safer in the bedroom ?

guest119 · May 15, 2013

Nah, bedroom is for bondage not bonding and it IS a special location.

ackbarthestar · May 16, 2013

Boydy said:
Nah, bedroom is for bondage not bonding and it IS a special location.

Lol, as long as all parties agree ! Otherwise its special locations and Kitchens - talking about Postmen knocking more than once, I think I have mail :tt1:

John Barsby · May 16, 2013

Had a similar problem a long while ago. The customer had had a light fitting replaced on the landing and wired with the neutral and earth swapped over.
The property had no rcd protection and had rewire able fuses.
They had a new kitchen fitted and the fitter removed the water bon which was the electrical systems only means of earth.
From then on whenever they turned the light on on the landing it made most of the properties metal work live.

DIY - you pay the price in the end !