I also received an unpleasant shock from my sears distiller. It happened when the unit was being cleaned in a metal sink. Unit does contain a "do not immerse" warning. Thereafter I never clean it without unplugging
---------- > From: Tai-Pan <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Cc: [email protected] > Subject: Re: CS>WARNING: Shock Hazard, Sears Distiller > Date: Thursday, September 17, 1998 6:19 AM > > Dean Woodward wrote: > > > > I have observed a potentially serious problem, at least in the Sears > > water distiller which I have. > > > > The problem: When the unit is plugged in the entire inner stainless > > steel container carries full line voltage. I measured the voltage from > > the water inside the shell to ground (stainless kitchen sink) and it > > was 123 volts ac. > > > > In normal use this may not be a problem, as the plastic outer case of > > the distiller insulates the inner container. However, if the unit is > > left plugged in while refilling it there could be serious risk. > > > > I don't know if this is a general problem, or just a problem with my > > unit. I intend to ask Sears that question. > > > > Meantime, be aware of a potential safety risk! > > > > All the best, > > Dean > > Hi Dean and list, > Checked mine, no problem with it. > Mine reads over 400 megohm from each side of plug to steel water pot. > Read no voltage when pluged in and turned on, from pot to sink with > analog meter, 27 millivolt with hi impedance digital meter. > Using my fingers, did not feel any electricity while touching the pot > and sink at same time. > Maybe yours has been in water, or has a short in it. Keep in mind this > distiller is of double insulation construction ,just like the new > electric drills. A short is not very likely, would require two failures > at the same time. > Could be your wall receptical is miss-wired,thats a common problem > now-a-days with low skill help on construction jobs. > > Bless you Bob Lee > -- > oozing on the muggy shore of the gulf coast > [email protected] > > > -- > The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. > > To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: > [email protected] -or- [email protected] > with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the subject: line. > > To post, address your message to: [email protected] > > List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]> >
