Strange Electrical Behaviour. DVD/VCR Combi.

[Honeydewman]

Not sure if in the right place so apologies if so.


I have a DVD/VCR player. It is a DAEWOO DC.

However it is behaving rather oddly.

The unit is fully functional yet whenever you touch it the unit gives of an electrical discharge.
Not a full shock but enough to be uncomfortable, like a needle prick.

Is this unit unsafe? Is it fit only for disposal or can this be easily rectified?...

If anyone is able to help....??

Thanks.

[TenebrousNova]

Have you asked the shop you got it from, or the manufacturers? It sounds like a static buildup to me.

[Jenny]

This might be a stupid question have you looked to see if it is earthed? Stand it on a rubber mat? It is obviously building up static like our sky box does, just a few suggestions. Is it in a closed enviroment? Wood is very sensitive to electricity too and used to get shocks off the car steering wheel all the time.

[Honeydewman]

I have not enclosed the unit and it stands upon a glass 3 tier TV stand.

It is 4 1/2 years old and so beyong warranty advice.

As to myself, I have a history of electrical appliances dying on me. From mobile telephones to electrical components in my car.

I will however try Jenants suggestion of checking the earth circuit and then place it on a rubber mat.

Thanks to all for your advice.