AC Voltage Through Frame/Stablizers
Today I was adjusting my stabilizers and got a small, constant shock. I got out my multi-meter and began to seek the issue. I was getting jolts of 5volts (DC) but nothing steady. I checked AC current ...
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mbrooks43 wrote:CA Traveler wrote:
The ground should not have power but it is a safety wire in case you have a ground fault. Something is leaking current to ground. In addition you have a bad ground.
Several have advised you to check with the 3 light tester and to plug into a GFCI circuit which is a good idea.
A very small leakage to ground (under 5ma) is acceptable but above that a GFCI will trip.
I understand something is leaking current. But, when I shut off the AC breaker, I have no issue. Is it possible it is still a different circuit?
All of my problems go away once the AC breaker is turned off. No more power anywhere I do not want it.
I assume you have reviewed the air conditioner hot wire off the breaker has insulation attached into the romex cover there at the breaker.
Next go up in the air conditioner and open the J-box for inpection.
Then disconnect the Hot, neutral, ground and see if the fault still exists. If that cures the issue it is probably in the air conditioner. If the issue persists it is probably in the romex.
You need to pull stuff apart to isolate the issue.
Be safe about it.
