Static shock Desperate need help Semi in ground

[fatchoppers]

I know this has been covered but every case is a little different. No one believes me ! Every now and then I get a static kind of shock on my finger tip when touching the water with shoes on standing on my deck . The deck is new btw. This happens with the filter off and unplugged. . Seems to happen after I arrive from my hour drive from work and go straight back to the pool after arriving home . It does not happen when I stand in the same spot bare footed or even when the deck is wet.
I will continue further when the experts chime in. But the pool is bonded . I don’t want to shrug it off yet I don’t want to pay a master electrician for nothing.

 

[fatchoppers]

Can it be as simple as I am discharging a static shock into the water or is this a sign something wrong. Again everyone is using the pool with no issues. But I do know I feel it now and then

 

[fatchoppers]

As far as bonding gos it’s bonded at Every 3rd or 4th post w 8g wire and to the motor . Bonded water through the filter housing same loop

 

[stricsm]

It looks like your deck is a synthetic material. If the shock dissipates when touching the water, then I would say it is a pretty good bet you are simply discharging static electricity accumulated by walking on a dry deck. A wet deck would be less prone to static generation as would going barefoot because there is less friction. If the shock continues after touching the water, then that is another problem altogether.

 

[fatchoppers]

misread and missed the bonding part this post can be deleted.

No issue all input welcome before I pay the big bucks

 

[Tpopz]

Static shocks from composite decking are a known annoyance, especially in dry climates. Would definitely call builder, supplier, manufacturer to see what they recommend. I think there are several “staticides” available, but they need to be reapplied often and are far from an ideal solution.

 

[fatchoppers]

annoyance is one thing but Saftey is another

 

[zea3]

Curious, do you wear the same shoes for work everyday?

 

[fatchoppers]

I tried with different work boots yesterday

 

[zea3]

I was wondering if rubber soled shoes have the same reaction.

 

[fatchoppers]

Both shoes were work boots .

 

[fatchoppers]

It looks like your deck is a synthetic material. If the shock dissipates when touching the water, then I would say it is a pretty good bet you are simply discharging static electricity accumulated by walking on a dry deck. A wet deck would be less prone to static generation as would going barefoot because there is less friction. If the shock continues after touching the water, then that is another problem altogether.

Thank you. This is what im hoping .

 

[Coveys]

I posted this earlier on a similar post and thought I’d share since you question is similar.
Bonding or Grounding can do nothing for you. Plastic is a non-conductor and electrical charges cannot move through it.
The static charges you are getting are generated by friction, at the point of contact between your shoe and the deck.

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