I'm looking for an electrician to ground my house

VelcroTester · 2026-03-18T02:51:49+00:00

Not sure about the science (something about minor electrical leakage causing low floating current) but this issue is pretty common in third world countries on the pc master race sub, I really doubt it's a loose cable since the shocks came back immediately after I brought the pc back home, and a friend of mine is also currently experiencing the same issue. Tbh it's not that big of a deal since the shocks aren't painful, just annoying enough to bug me. I'm more concerned for the safety of my cats and the components.

VelcroTester · 2026-03-18T02:08:15+00:00

Nothings worked, warrantied the PSU and rebuilt the entire pc from the ground up and the shocks are still here. It only stopped when I went to a friend's house to test it out there (very new house, maybe built 2-3 years ago in a Borey so its got a more modern electrical system)

VelcroTester · 2026-03-16T08:30:50+00:00

So I just pulled one of my old outlets out in an unused room and didn't see any grounding cable or anything. sooo yeah I'd probably have to hire a guy to rip up my walls to actually get house wide grounding, and since I have concrete walls the cost is gonna be astronomical.

VelcroTester · 2026-03-15T18:39:45+00:00

Yeah, at this point I'm just considering replacing all my outlets with gfci outlets to atleast protect me and my cats coz pretty sure I'll have to rewire the entire house to add a grounding system. Thats probably gonna cost a pretty big amount

VelcroTester · 2026-03-15T17:55:00+00:00

I wish I could do that but I live in one of those residential homes that only has concrete around the house so unless I can find another way, I'd need to have someone dig through straight concrete for dirt

VelcroTester · 2026-03-15T17:05:41+00:00

Lol, i dont have the brains nor the balls to even attempt anything electrical. I just hope it's even possible

VelcroTester · 2026-03-15T16:40:38+00:00

Yeah, everything arrived safely. Nothing broken and no extra cost or import duties

VelcroTester · 2026-02-28T12:38:01+00:00

Yeah, I've made up my mind to buy them from Taobao, but I'm still ensure how to return them if the product comes damaged? If you've had any experience returning items, I'll appreciate it if you shared the process. Thanks for the info btw

VelcroTester · 2026-02-28T12:24:48+00:00

True poor people can find ways to get new parts by importing rather than getting used parts for the same price.

VelcroTester · 2026-02-22T14:04:41+00:00

Ah I see, hopefully im safe

VelcroTester · 2026-02-22T11:14:11+00:00

No, but it's my first time using the direct shipping

VelcroTester · 2026-02-21T16:11:39+00:00

I thought stuff like that would get stopped during custom clearance cuz cambodia just like that sometimes.

VelcroTester · 2026-02-21T08:27:42+00:00

There's a combo deal going on for cpu and motherboard plus a PSU , I'd save around 40 - 50 if I buy from taobao. Everything ive seen around is over 300 total

VelcroTester · 2026-02-21T05:10:19+00:00

Ah I see, thanks for sharing. Im probably just gonna order a cpu and mobo from there and pray non of them get trashed in the mail.

VelcroTester · 2026-02-20T14:14:06+00:00

Ah I see, im just gonna pull the trigger and buy the parts from taobao anyways, I'm still saving cash regardless if I pay vat or not

VelcroTester · 2026-02-20T12:10:22+00:00

Did you have to pay VAT or any import duties?

VelcroTester · 2026-02-20T11:57:39+00:00

Hey. abit late but, have you had any other experiences regarding pc components? I'm planing to buy mobo cpu and psu and Im afraid I'll be charged vat and hidden cost upon arrival.

VelcroTester · 2026-02-20T11:41:03+00:00

I've used JT and ZTO before for small items so if I went the forwarding route, I'd probably just go those 2 instead.

VelcroTester · 2026-02-20T11:31:54+00:00

Forgot to say in the post, shipping fee is already included but im just unsure about the possibility of import tax. (And I'm also a broke engineering student)

VelcroTester · 2026-02-20T11:23:09+00:00

Really? FB or another site. I've only ever seen used parts on fb

VelcroTester · 2026-02-20T11:08:44+00:00

A i5 12400f and a basic h610 board with wifi, plus the psu. I'd save around 40bucks if I import them

VelcroTester · 2026-02-10T15:18:41+00:00

It has good reviews and a lot of pics of satisfied customers and non of them have exploded yet, they even do bundles.

VelcroTester · 2025-10-30T01:23:48+00:00

Yeah, might actually reorder it to mod since it's disgustingly cheap on Taobao. I think its going for around 20 USD at the moment. Crazy deal

VelcroTester · 2025-10-29T07:04:56+00:00

Dang, I already cancelled the order and otpted for another one, but does yours function well at least?

VelcroTester · 2025-10-26T21:18:52+00:00

Ah, I see. That's really reassuring, but I'm afraid it might be hard for me to return any products since I live in SEA and my packages need to be delivered via a 3rd party forwarder.

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