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| Thread ID: 96883 | 2009-01-27 09:21:00 | Preventing static shocks | FoxyMX (5) | PC World Chat |
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| 742448 | 2009-01-27 21:53:00 | I often get static shocks at home As it is crucial that I avoid all static electricity I would like to know how I can prevent this happening. The shocks usually happen o when I am wearing synthetic slippers Don't wear synthetic anything. Don't scuff your feet. And why is it crucial? I get them sometimes, it doesn't exactly hurt you so why worry? |
pctek (84) | ||
| 742449 | 2009-01-27 22:10:00 | Static electricity is formed much better when the air is dry or the humidity is low. If you can increase the humidity level it might help. |
Safari (3993) | ||
| 742450 | 2009-01-28 01:40:00 | Its caused by a combination of hairy legs(or back) and synthetic clothes :banana:banana:banana I sometimes get shocks getting out of the car at the petrol station, a bit more of a worry there. |
sroby (11519) | ||
| 742451 | 2009-01-28 02:08:00 | Its caused by a combination of hairy legs(or back) and synthetic clothes I sometimes get shocks getting out of the car at the petrol station, a bit more of a worry there. I do not have hairy legs or back, thank you!! :eek: :eek: :stare: To prevent shocks when getting out of your car, hold the door frame as you get out and don't let go until you have both feet on the ground. |
FoxyMX (5) | ||
| 742452 | 2009-01-28 02:17:00 | Thanks for all the suggestions . :cool: I think that FoxyMX is less concerned with the pain from a zap, than potential damage to sensitive equipment that she may be wearing/carrying . . . Correct me if I'm wrong, Foxy . . . Isn't the equipment built with some anti-static cleverness built-in? I would think that static electricity would be a problem in countries other than NZ . What does the literature that came with the gear say? Quite correct johcar . There is some anti-static cleverness built-in but I've been instructed to take precautionary measures when getting out of cars and putting on and removing clothing so I figure I should try and prevent these kitchen bites as well . The problem is the generation of static electrical charges, not the dissipation of them . <snip> If it is mainly around metal (grounded) appliances that you have the problem, keep a damp cloth or sponge handy on the bench and touch that with your fingers before touching the benchtop or any metal appliance . It is the discharge of the static electricity that I am concerned about . As said above, I take precautions with cars, clothing, etc and now I want to avoid getting these bites . If it is as simple as keeping a damp cloth or sponge handy on the bench and touching that then all my worries are over . :) |
FoxyMX (5) | ||
| 742453 | 2009-01-28 05:44:00 | i saw somewhere wireless anti static straps (that sparkys etc use) dont get it at all but that could work | hueybot3000 (3646) | ||
| 742454 | 2009-01-28 05:47:00 | Mets, be practical. A frozen lizard in the middle of winter is no good to anybody. :rolleyes: You want practical? My other suggestions consisted of covering yourself in baby oil, wearing a suit of armour, or clapping your hands before touching anything. |
Metla (12) | ||
| 742455 | 2009-01-28 07:44:00 | You want practical? My other suggestions consisted of covering yourself in baby oil, wearing a suit of armour, or clapping your hands before touching anything. :lol: |
Blam (54) | ||
| 742456 | 2009-01-28 08:31:00 | I get them sometimes, it doesn't exactly hurt you so why worry? This probably does not apply to FoxyMX, but static electricity can very occasionally contribute to unnecessary cardiac stimulation to the heart . Cheers :) |
Renmoo (66) | ||
| 742457 | 2009-01-28 08:42:00 | Hi FoxMX Simple. First go to the local auto parts shop, say SuperCheap. Get yourself the little cheapo screwdriver, handymen use to test car wiring. Go to Dick Smith Electronics buy a neon bulb and a 1K resistor. Pull the existing twelve volt bulb out of the screwdriver and replace it with the neon. You will need to get someone to solder this in for you. One lead on the neon attaches to the resistor and then to the screwdriver shaft. The other neon lead to the small end cap on the top of the screwdriver. Carry this will you. Simply touch the shaft to and earth and press your finger on the metal end cap. Now the charge will disipate through the neon and you will feel nothing. BURNZEE |
Burnzee (6950) | ||
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