I got a zap from a switch (pattress ABS plastic) which operated a waste disposal unit in a kitchen. It was an illegal bodge, having a main switch near the sink but it had been there for years. I was surprised to get a tingle on it, all plastic no metal around. I put my meter on it and the plastic had become slightly conductive???? It lit my neon as well. I can only assume that years of detergent soap suds had somehow contaminated it. I show the owner, who agreed it needed a pneumatic operated remote switch fitted (as is common for this type of device. It was proprietary and would have to be ordered and cost the owner ca £100 - not happy, paid my call out said she would speak to her husband and get back to me. What could I do - explain and walk away leaving the disposal unit unplugged from a nearby outlet and attach a warning label (and photo) - well you know how it is. Probably should have cut the plug off but that might have seemed vindictive (as she had been using the unit for years. As a sole trader you have to maintain good relations as you rely on your name getting passed on. Thats how it works with Joe Public.
Whats your experiences?
Whats your experiences?