Help!!! Shock off 11Kv step down tranny while in bath

[sonicm1etn]

I keep getting a shock off an 11Kv transformer when I have a bath. I connected both outputs to the hot and cold taps, and run a flying lead directly to the leccy meter.....used a 50mm bolt as a fuse so I think I'm safe in that respect.

Do I need to earth it?

 

[mattylad]

Is the bath metal or plastic?

 

[westie101]

Earth rod resistances should be: -
Steel tank - 40 ohm
Neutral - 20 ohm
or if you want to combine them 1 ohm

 

[sonicm1etn]

Metal bath.........but has plastic pipes, would that make it safer

If it needs earthing what sort is better, a small bag of multi-purpose compost, or a bag of top soil?

 

[Vicario]

If you use a bag of top soil you'll need an earth rod.

 

[securespark]

But then you'll need to make sure the soil is at least 4 feet deep....

 

[mattylad]

You had a bath with a tranny?

Do the neighbours now about your preferences?

 

[sonicm1etn]

ssshhhhhh

don't tell them that, cos then they'll want one.

Happy Christmas all

--
Dan

 

[efiste2]

Dont let any of the Insulating oil get into your bath water, it will cause havoc back at the water works...