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Electric Shock From Lamp And/or Mains Wall Sockets
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<blockquote data-quote="Doc Hudson" data-source="post: 374424" data-attributes="member: 1607"><p>I would agree with ProDave, Any suitably qualified electrician with a calibrated meter able to do a 'Portable Appliance Test' (PAT) on the lamp, would easily identify any continuity between live and the metal parts, without any need to dismantle the lamp. Less than 30mins work and give you a written report of their findings probably cost £20 or £30 dependent upon travel time. It does sound as though someone has had a nasty shock. Remember it can take less than half a second for electricity to kill a healthy adult. Elderly and children are at greater risk. </p><p></p><p>Doc H. </p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doc Hudson, post: 374424, member: 1607"] I would agree with ProDave, Any suitably qualified electrician with a calibrated meter able to do a 'Portable Appliance Test' (PAT) on the lamp, would easily identify any continuity between live and the metal parts, without any need to dismantle the lamp. Less than 30mins work and give you a written report of their findings probably cost £20 or £30 dependent upon travel time. It does sound as though someone has had a nasty shock. Remember it can take less than half a second for electricity to kill a healthy adult. Elderly and children are at greater risk. Doc H. [/QUOTE]
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