Sounds *exactly* like the effect noticed on Apple computers with aluminium cases and non-earthed power supplies. If earthed, the tingling disappears. So it seems very unlikely to be a mechanical phenomenon.
Mild tingling sensation from metal light switch?
Jun 03, 2013
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I'd bet that the earth connection in the switch box isn't connected there or at the other end of the cable and all this is, is just Capactive leakage..
Yup, I have noted it on metal chassis equipment in the past... You can normally sense it on some touch dimmers.
Some of the Apple power supplies are earthed when used with a cable but not when plugged directly in. (Hmm, think it is that way round...) So simply by using/not using the cable you can switch the tingle on and off.
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