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   dgreen | Aug 21, 2006 08:16am | #1

   Dear Masrol:

   It may be that your test pen is too sensitive or it may be that your outlet is wired incorrectly or your new transformer has an internal fault. If your wall outlet has a screw in the center for attaching a cover plate try touching your pen to that screw and see if it lights. If your pen lights and the outlet is truly grounded your pen is too sensitive. You really need a meter capable of reading voltage and resistance to do meaningful tests. I have seen pen testers that light when touched to almost any metal object. It sounds like you are being careful, please continue to do so. If you can borrow a proper meter e-mail me with your phone number and I will call you and walk you through the test.

   Don

   Since the house is on fire let us warm ourselves. ~Italian Proverb
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   Masrol | Aug 21, 2006 10:05am | #2

   Thank you  dgreen,

   I'll try to check the wall outlet box  with my test-pen first. I will inform you later since  I am now at work.

   Thank you for being so helpful.

   Masrol Sumairi

    

    

      

     

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   Masrol | Aug 22, 2006 05:19am | #3

   Dear dgreen 

   I have tested the wall outlet socket box as you suggested.  The test pen did not light up, so no leakage.  I also  spoke to  an  electrician about it.  He agrees with you that possibly  the  converter/transformer  has a leakage. But he cannot reason out why the circuit breaker did not trip off.

   I think I will  get the converter tested and checked by qualified electrician before using it.   

   Thanks

   Masrol Sumairi