An idiotic question about AC and shocks.

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  • eccerr0r
    Solder Sloth
    • Nov 2012
    • 8695
    • USA
    #101
    Re: An idiotic question about AC and shocks.

    Heh, I just found my AR-3 causes random nuisance tripping of one of my GFCIs. I was wondering why the GFCI started tripping ... until I realized that Heathkit AR-3 was a new addition to that leg.

    I noticed that I can get some small sparks if I touch the antenna ground wire connector on the AR-3 to a ground. I suspect I should take a look at the isolation there, it may still be 'normal'...

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      • budm
        Badcaps Legend
        • Feb 2010
        • 40746
        • USA
        #102
        Re: An idiotic question about AC and shocks.

        Just check the leakage current to see how high it is.
        Never stop learning
        Basic LCD TV and Monitor troubleshooting guides.
        http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...956#post305956

        Voltage Regulator (LDO) testing:
        http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...999#post300999

        Inverter testing using old CFL:
        http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...er+testing+cfl

        Tear down pictures : Hit the ">" Show Albums and stories" on the left side
        http://s807.photobucket.com/user/budm/library/

        TV Factory reset codes listing:
        http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24809

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          • eccerr0r
            Solder Sloth
            • Nov 2012
            • 8695
            • USA
            #103
            Re: An idiotic question about AC and shocks.

            Looks like it uses two 0.02uF capacitors to the chassis, so that should be less than 1mA RMS -- should be in the acceptable region of the GFCI... that is, if they don't resistively leak (good Y-caps?) or if there's something else on the line that's also leaking...

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