J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , Mr Pounder Esquire
writes:
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Oh, I've always earthed myself to a radiator before I take the
desktop into the garage.

Good idea, but voltage is relative - it's more important that you
touch (an exposed metal part of) the chassis before touching anything
inside - in theory, it probably doesn't matter if you're at 1 kV, if the
chassis is also at 1 kV. (Well, I exaggerate for effect, but YKWIM.) If
the
chassis and you are both grounded, even better. Often achievable by
leaving the mains lead (US: line cord) plugged in, assuming it's a
3-pin plug.

I need to take it into the garage and take the panels off before I can touch
the chassis. Then I have to find an earth.