RO/DI system is shocking me, literally.

[gooch]

I recently installed a RO/DI system right into my main water pipe that comes into the house from the street. I used the saddle clamp with the pin inside to pierce the pipe. There is no electrical devices anywhere close to the system yet when I go near the bucket or whatever I am filling up at the time I start hearing the electric fuzzies and if I linger around too close I'll even get a substantial shock.
I have tried googling this, posting in another message board and I have heard a few different options for solutions but none of them seem too appealing, just wondering if others here have had a similar issue with their water.
After I cut off my water it eventually loses it's charge and I can work with it, but it takes quite a few hours. The thing scares the crap out of me.

 

[veni vidi vici]

Call a electrician.Thats not a normal ocurance.

 

[nitschke65]

I'd call a PROFESSIONAL Electrician (not some buddy that installed a ceiling fan once) and have them check to make sure that your home's electrical service is properly grounded. This is usually done by running a heavy gauge wire that connects to the main water supply at two points. (both sides of your water meter) If this has been done incorrectly, it needs to be repaired by someone qualified, who will know all of the current (no pun intended) building codes.

 

[forcrz6]

I think we are missing what the poster is saying. While I agree an electrician is needed ASAP.
I think that we all missed the part where the member stated that he put the RODI line on the Main water pipe prior to the water meter. I can only assume that with my schooling the path of least resistance (ohms Law ) is being done here. Since the water and the Metal line are the culp. here. I would assume moving the RO/DI to after the meter and the Ground they should be fine. But still an Electrician is needed

 

[nitschke65]

Well, (no pun intended) the OP actually didn't mention a water meter at all, so I'll say this, Gooch, if you installed that saddle valve before the meter, you're stealing water, and God is shocking you as punishment.

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahah

Seriously, don't steal.

 

[veni vidi vici]

ohms Law

P=ExI
I=E/R
E=P/I
R=E/I

 

[forcrz6]

Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2947951
ohms Law

P=ExI
I=E/R
E=P/I
R=E/I
1 year High school for this stuff now. Kinda makes me feel like going to collage all those years were a waist. Well short of the booze.

 

[forcrz6]

Originally Posted by nitschke65
http:///forum/post/2947932
Well, (no pun intended) the OP actually didn't mention a water meter at all, so I'll say this, Gooch, if you installed that saddle valve before the meter, you're stealing water, and God is shocking you as punishment.

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahah

Seriously, don't steal.
Yea, the part that caught My eye was this.
right into my main water pipe that comes into the house from the street.

 

[gooch]

to clarify my saddle valve is about 3 feet above where the water meter is so it is after... the thought of putting it before to "steal" water never even crossed my mind lol. I havent really seen anything that resembles a ground.

 

[turningtim]

Where Doc when you need him? Hopfully he'll see this.

 

[gooch]

anyone else with some input on this? I have seen all kinds of suggestions being made from call an electrician to change the container it drains into to name a few. I'd really like to hear from people who had this problem and what they did to stop it.

 

[gooch]

So, an update for those who care.
I ended up calling an electrician. Luckily I got a very friendly and nice guy who didnt want to overcharge me. His company did though and they almost got 270 dollars to just tell me that my problem is most likely static electricity.
He tested my water in the bucket and it didnt have a charge, but he did get shocked from the static electricity. He found that when he attached a metal snake to my copper pipe and then stuck the other end in the water it dissipated the static charge and he was able to stick his hand in the bucket no problem.
I was only stuck with paying the fee to have him come out which was 40 dollars. He wanted to know what the manufacturer of my RO/DI system was so his company can call them and get to the bottom of it. He believes that the system is adding a static charge to the water.
I have a Soumi Knight system for those wondering, it is sold on ----. I am going to call them to see whats up with this.

 

[mr. limpid]

I'm not an electricaian but had a hole house filter installed due to the fact i have a well. they install a by pass wire from the front conection to the rear conection, they told me this was for when i changed filter i would get shocked by any stray voltage. Worth a try.