List of possible causes

So, for starters, let’s talk about why the flow of water from the tap or the bathroom itself gnaws at the fingers. Problems can be either due to faulty wiring, or due to the fault of the neighbors. In the first case, the main causes of electric shock are:

1. The washer or water heater is not grounded, and if it fails, you are shocked. If you have not yet done grounding in a private house, then decide this moment as quickly as possible. The yellow-green wire, also called “ground”, will protect you in case of electricity leakage, so your faucet or pipes will not be shorted. About, how to connect wires in an apartment we also told.
2. Damage to insulation in wires. Often times the fault is caused by a broken wire in the wall, which actually creates an electrical leak on a metal faucet, bathtub and damp walls. You can find a broken wire in the wall using a special device to find hidden wires. If you do not have skills in using such devices, you can read our instructions or contact a specialist to find a problem area.
3. If the water stream from the faucet outperforms the electrical current, there is most likely a circuit failure in the heater. You can check this point using a multimeter, again, if you know how to use it. If you live in an apartment, perhaps the neighbors’ water heater has broken down, as a result of which the water from the tap bites your fingers.
4. Also, in the case of an apartment, not very educated neighbors often do grounding in the bathroom, connecting the PE wire to the riser. As a result, if there is a leak in their apartment, it will shock you. Here, another unfavorable situation can be attributed. Some neighbors are trying to save electricity by connecting the neutral wire to the water pipe, which allows you to unscrew the meter. As you know, with this connection, electricity will pass through the pipes and into your bathroom, and as a result, the faucet and wet walls will be slightly shocked.

How to fix the situation

If you live in a private house, make sure that the wires are grounded, and therefore, if so, check the integrity of the circuit by measuring its resistance. Also make sure that the water heater or washing machine is in good condition. First unplug it from the mains, and if the electric shocks stop, continue to troubleshooting. It is very difficult to determine a breakdown in wiring, without having certain skills, however, if you wish, try to review all outlets and switches, and also check the wiring in the wall using a special tester. By the way, the sockets in the bathroom itself should have a degree of protection IP 44 and above. It is best to place switches outside for electrical safety reasons.

It is also necessary to protect electrical appliances with a residual current device, which will immediately shut off electricity in the serviced area if it detects current leaks. For bathroom recommended choose an assembly with a characteristic response of 10 mA.

Another important point is the presence of combined house and individual possible equalization systems, which combines all the pipes in the room, the sink and the bathroom itself with a floor bus. Make sure you have such a system in your apartment, and most importantly, check its performance.

Well, if you are convinced that the washing machine with the boiler is in order, and the wiring is working, but at the same time the electricity is broken in the bathroom, then feel free to go to the neighbors and find out what problems they may have in their apartment. If you are sure that they disassemble the meter in this way or simply made an unsafe ground, as a result of which you were shocked, please contact your service organization, which will come with an inspection and find out what is the matter.