Passthru zapped me, advice needed.

[KissMint]

I've been getting zapped for the past 3 days when I pick it up. I know winter is here but I don't want to get zapped this often. LOL Any tricks/tips?

 

[dwillings]

Hate to say this but I would get a new pass thru. Maybe try talking to the supplier that sold it to you and see if you can exchange it for a new one. It sounds like it is shorting out, and I wouldn't use it again IMO.

 

[markfm]

Absolutely -- you taking a hit is no fun, and you'll quite possibly fry whatever you're driving it from.

 

[CES]

are you talking static electricity zaps or fried pass through zaps? big difference. You can avoid the first by grounding yourself prior to picking up the pass though- touch something else first. with the latter- as dwillings says- unplug it and don't use it again.

 

[pglemba]

Use rubber gloves!

 

[KissMint]

Oh it's static. Not malfunction of the PT. Both of them zap..when I touch. I have been avoiding it by touching it with my sweater (when I don't forget).

 

[CES]

try touching the table first (in a perfect world you'll ground yourself without the zap) or sit very, very still between vapes.

 

[zexnu]

You could pick up a humidifier,it would help cut down on the zaps 8-o also if you walk on carpet make sure your not dragging your feet,if you can help it.

 

[KissMint]

LOL thanks folks!