glo46 t1_j8eaqe7 wrote on February 13, 2023 at 5:59 PM

I know it's always easier said than then done, but you've been an apartment for two years knowing you could get seriously injured... I'd suggest looking for another place to live.

Yeah, you shouldn't have to, but there are probably other apartments out there in your price range that won't possibly end your life.

fossfirefighter OP t1_j8ecj5d wrote on February 13, 2023 at 6:11 PM

I didn't know it was that bad. The problem was the wiring tripped on several times on normal usage, but the landlord said the breaker was fine, and I just gave up, because I couldn't prove otherwise until I got shocked.

Then the electrician explained what happened.

glo46 t1_j8fdm46 wrote on February 13, 2023 at 10:12 PM

Not that it matters in any way whatsoever, but what item did you come in contact with that actually shocked you? Was it coming in contact with the outlet piece itself or was it touching an item that was plugged into the outlet?

fossfirefighter OP t1_j8hmu7h wrote on February 14, 2023 at 11:16 AM

>I didn't know it was that bad. The problem was the wiring tripped on several times on normal usage, but the landlord said the breaker was fine, and I just gave up, because I couldn't prove otherwise until I got shocked.Then the electrician explained what happened.

Touching the extension cord plugged into the outlet. I think the effect was much closer to like touching a live broadcast antenna, since the whole thing was shorted. I didn't take good before pictures, bt there's still a broken outlet in my apartment.