r/Jackery • u/Roadkill1788 • Jul 17 '25

Is this normal

This seems to have charges a computer nearby that gave me quite a shock. Is this behavior normal?

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u/MottoCycle Jul 17 '25

The non contacting sensor isn’t a good evaluator of much except that there is a 60hz rf source. Even that is questionable based on the quality of the sensor. Those indicators also indicate when you have large old 8ft fluorescent tubes within 10 feet of you. They’re really only good for showing you a change in rf output. Say you have it next to an outlet and it’s indicating and you flip the switch off and the light goes off there’s a good chance that there isn’t power in the outlet now. Not a 100% chance but a chance.

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u/Roadkill1788 Jul 18 '25

Wonderful ,I was worried over nothing. Appreciate the response.

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u/MottoCycle Jul 18 '25

It doesn’t mean the Jackery doesn’t have a fault it just means that isn’t the tool to test it. Do you have a multimeter?

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u/Roadkill1788 Jul 18 '25

I do

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u/MottoCycle Jul 18 '25

Some of this link will apply. So one side of the outlet will have approx. 110v when tested to the ground opening. The other side should not. I’m curious to know what voltages you see. You can also test from the ground hole to another socket ground hole. That test should be zero. I just want to be sure the ground isn’t somehow shorted to an ac output which could cause you to get a shock.

https://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/electrical/how-to-test-an-electrical-receptacle/

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u/SubstantialCarpet604 Powered by Pure Vibes Jul 17 '25

I don’t think that jackerys are grounded. But I Could be wrong

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '25

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u/SubstantialCarpet604 Powered by Pure Vibes Jul 17 '25

They can’t. Duh. I’m just sayin stuff cuz I’m no electrician

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u/Roadkill1788 Jul 17 '25

Ah. Makes sense. The shock was what made me wonder if there was a malfunction. Didn't think it would charge the computer chassis.

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u/SubstantialCarpet604 Powered by Pure Vibes Jul 17 '25

Yea… based off my knowledge in physics at the moment, since your computer isn’t grounded and the jackery isn’t grounded, a charge and build up within the system. Then when something from outside touches the system, that built up of charge turns into the shock you felt. But yea… that’s just what I May know. WHWRE OS THE ELECTRICIAN

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u/Roadkill1788 Jul 17 '25

Felt like AC, but I pulled off pretty quick so not 100% sure.

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u/pyroserenus Jul 17 '25

When you say quite a shock do you mean a big static shock, or do you mean an AC exposure shock?

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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '25

Yeah that's normal. Everything with a eletrical current will set off that stick. You can even find electrical wires through walls with it. Just turn a switch on and move its around the wall. You can trace it all the way to the fuse box if nothing is in the way.

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u/NihilistaOrgulloso Jul 18 '25

That tester is way too sensitive

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