Electric Shock via Scart

[markpsych]

Had shocks odd scarts before whilst changing them when powered up.

This is a mild shock of the case of the dvd player though....only when the scart is connected to the tele.

Not a major shock, but the upper end of mild!

Using the on/off button seems okay, it's just if my arm touches the upper case.

Is this okay?

Just wouldn't want the kids to be on the receiving end.

[^Katsu]

If you are getting a shock purely from the Dvd player casing it is not so good?
If it is a UK model I would contact the manufacturer and ask them wtf they are going to do tbh! Unless you have set it up the bomb that is also are you using the original psu/lead, any connections to a step down/up/import device?

[markpsych]

Thanks for the reply....long time no trade

Have found some links suggesting mild shocks from scarts and appliance cases are common, especially if you're touching things at the wrong time, e.g., no shoes, damp/sweaty hands, etc.

I share your concern though.

No modifications/step-down of any sort, and no problem on its own, just with scart connected (have also tried different scarts).

May have been the case for a long time, but have just decorated, and discovered it when putting everything back in place.

DVD player is about 5 years old, so perhaps just a sign that I need a new one.

Cheers

[abigsmurf]

Shocks from appliance cases... Why do no manufacturers ground these things...

It it's a large area of metal, you ground it, not a hard concept and it makes electronics so much safer

[egparadigm]

I used to get one off my Samsung DVD player/surround amp combo. Along the metal of the case. To the benefit of my safety the player went kaput about a year ago...

[smouty]

SCART connectors do carry voltages for auto input switching etc.
It will be 12v max and nothing to worry about. Some SCART cables have capacitors in them that could possibly hold a larger charge but still not enough to cause concern.

[Oldgamingfart]

If it's a CRT TV, then you can get static build-up from the tube itself and sometimes this ends up earthing via the SCART or RF cables.

[charlesr]

Stroke any metal areas very lightly. If it feels like your finger is vibrating/bouncing along it in a weird way, then it's not earthed properly. Take a while to understand what this feels like.

[egparadigm]

Charles, your post sounds like a horoscope entry!

Would this problem be erased if scart cables have pin 21 attached to ground as they should do?

[abigsmurf]

you often feel like your shocks are frequent and severe. However you also worry that your just making a big fuss over a tiny tingle! Be confident in knowing that scart does have a current running through some of the pins and that the ground is to prevent shorts frying your TV or causing the cable to catch alight. Beware of the any mysterious repairmen as you'll only end up worrying if they truly care about you or your money!

Your lucky voltages are 12v, 240v and 120v

in all seriousness; power running through cables = fine, power running through the case of an appliance = poor earthing or a short.

[markpsych]

SCART connectors do carry voltages for auto input switching etc.
It will be 12v max and nothing to worry about. Some SCART cables have capacitors in them that could possibly hold a larger charge but still not enough to cause concern.

Thanks, that was obviously my main concern.

Stroke any metal areas very lightly. If it feels like your finger is vibrating/bouncing along it in a weird way, then it's not earthed properly. Take a while to understand what this feels like.

It was weird....no sensation through fingers, but if I rested my arm on the case I'd get a shock. Perhaps I had particularly sweaty arms last night

Will try again tonight, after a drink, when I'm feeling braver!

[egparadigm]

you often feel like your shocks are frequent and severe. However you also worry that your just making a big fuss over a tiny tingle! Be confident in knowing that scart does have a current running through some of the pins and that the ground is to prevent shorts frying your TV or causing the cable to catch alight. Beware of the any mysterious repairmen as you'll only end up worrying if they truly care about you or your money!

Your lucky voltages are 12v, 240v and 120v

Oh. My. God.

You just made me feel a lot better after another failed internet order. Cheers!

[charlesr]

top!!

[fallenangle]

Are you sure this isn't just a case of static discharge?

I recently replaced my old natural fibre 3-piece suite with one which has a man-made mix. Ever since, particularly when I'm wearing any man-made fibre clothing if I get up to change a tape in my VCR I get a significant shock if I accidentally touch the metal casing. Same thing can happen with acrylic rugs and carpets if you walk around in man-made fibre socks.