The Shocker

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Alright folks,you are going to think I am a nut but heres the thing.At my job, there are several syncrowaves an esab and a couple of L-tectig machines. Only when I use the syncrowaves do I get shocked sometimes.I am welding aluminum on ac. I have a carhart shirt with snaps and am inclined to believe that my cuff snap is grounding to the work or table. But why on the syncrowave and not the others.Is is a high freq thing or a solid state board thing. The power in my building is questionable and has fried several boards in one area of the shop, but I have been shocked by these machines in different areas.So, you guys with all the wisdom, what the hell is going on here?ThanksBill
Reply:stop grounding the rod out on the machine while your holding it.. seriously...sounds like a building ground problem down the line somewhere..i like to go dc straight with a sharp tungestion and have the path go thru my thumbnail when i'm touching it on the table from about an inch away.. (say around 80 amps and just a light touch on the pedal)...freaks everyone out... ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Yeah, a little voltage is good for the heart.  Any reason you can think of that this is a syncrowave problem? I have no trouble with the l-tecs and esabs.I should mention that it isn't a continuous shock, I can use the machine but I never know when I'm gonna get 'hit'.again, thanks for the input.Bill
Reply:could be just a matter of sweat getting in the way...it is summer and your sweat can make a ground happen..as far as a syncrowave machine goes...maybe they are that much more sensitave??...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:You are probably right. It doesn't matter which syncrowave I am working with or where. Oh, well. I know which machine not to buy for my garage.Bill
Reply:You ARE wearing gloves , aren't you ?. Bare sweating hands & hi-freq=  shock.[SIZE="5"Yardbird"
Reply:I see these MORONS on tv  making choppers -no hood, no gloves, they deserve anything that happens. I have no pity on that kind of nonsense . i know they do beautiful work, - but whats wrong is WRONG .[SIZE="5"Yardbird"
Reply:i use a glove on my torch handnever on the filler handgotta keep the filler clean..wash your hand before begining..look...guys this is the way i learned doing govt work for the navy..and it does make a diffrence...a glove is a oil and dirt magnet and all it does is contaminate the filler..look at your gloves now and tell me its like new  unless you use a new one every time...gloves on the filler hand?never have never willthats just me......zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by Roy HodgesI see these MORONS on tv  making choppers -no hood, no gloves, they deserve anything that happens. I have no pity on that kind of nonsense . i know they do beautiful work, - but whats wrong is WRONG .
Reply:i would lke to tell you i know what is wrong with your syncrowave but i dont what i do know is the one were i used to work did the same thingChuckASME Pressure Vessel welder
Reply:I don't know if its a sweat thing but I am probably grounding somehow. I do where gloves but it is an all aluminum shop so there isn't the usual grease and grime. I don't work with steel unless I am at home or have a special project at work so my gloves only have aluminum dust etc on them.I think Zap is right, they may be more sensitive.Thanks for the input.Bill
Reply:I've an "old" Synch 300 and am not having any shocking situations but I also have adjusted the hi-freq. points--I think the setting is .010"? That and an old torch may allow electricity to leak out and zap you. (both my torches are new).I'm going to "test" a procedure and I'll get back to you on if it works or not. Bob.MM252 w/30AMM140 w/o AS w/SM100 w/CO2TA ArcMaster 185 TIG/StickTA 85 TIG/Stick LunchboxHobart (Miller) AirForce 625Hobart AirForce 250ciVictor O/A (bored)Lincoln Patriot AutoShade (freebie)45ACP for those stubborn jobs...