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| Thread ID: 86955 | 2008-02-03 02:47:00 | Can I ground myself by touching the water tap? | Renmoo (66) | PC World Chat |
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| 636815 | 2008-02-03 02:47:00 | Dear all, The tap is made of metal and is directly attached to the wall. This is the best way I can think of to ground myself before I touch the inner components of my laptop; touching the computer case is no good as it is made up mainly of plastic. Cheers :) |
Renmoo (66) | ||
| 636816 | 2008-02-03 03:05:00 | Fixing the laptop whilst sitting on the toilet is surely taking computer addiction to a new level. :lol: | Mercury (1316) | ||
| 636817 | 2008-02-03 03:20:00 | Be aware that newer houses use butelene pipes (a grey plastic/PVC), which are not conductive. If your house has copper, galvanised steel (or lead!!!) pipes, then it can be used as a ground. | somebody (208) | ||
| 636818 | 2008-02-03 03:37:00 | Be aware that newer houses use butelene pipes (a grey plastic/PVC), which are not conductive. If your house has copper, galvanised steel (or lead!!!) pipes, then it can be used as a ground. Hmmm... but in the process of grounding, all I am concern is to transfer the charges on myself to the earth right (which in this case from the tap to the wall)? Or have I got the concept wrong? Very close, Mercury... :D |
Renmoo (66) | ||
| 636819 | 2008-02-03 03:46:00 | That is correct, I think. If your roof is iron, you could always go sit up there and touch that, or the ridging. |
--Wolf-- (128) | ||
| 636820 | 2008-02-03 03:52:00 | You could always sit on the ground (preferably in full view of the neighbours or passing traffic) with your wrist strap attached to a metal peg stuck in the ground. Probably slightly safer than the roof. | Mercury (1316) | ||
| 636821 | 2008-02-03 04:01:00 | The answers you received are hilarious……… Turn off your computer at the power supply switch... leave it plugged in.. Touch the case as it’s still grounded. d |
darroll (12090) | ||
| 636822 | 2008-02-03 04:28:00 | Probably slightly safer than the roof. Haha, some people might like to sit on their roof. Anyway, you can buy a thing you strap to your wrist from DSE. But thats all I know, lol. |
--Wolf-- (128) | ||
| 636823 | 2008-02-03 04:31:00 | It is absolutely irrelevant to the anti-static precautions whether you or the computer are earthed.. It is only important that you and the computer frame are at the same potential. If you are happily connected to the frame of the laptop, all will be well. It is handy for your peace of mind to be at or close to earth potential, but the computer and you won't know if you aren't. The plugging in of the laptop has no effect on the safety - it is a double insulated appliance normally. Leave it unplugged. For a suitable frame contact point, either of the power socket leads on the laptop ((+) or (-)) is ok, but the negative is preferred. The shell connection of any of the audio in - out leads is also useable. Your greatest assistance here is Auckland's humidity which pretty much eliminates static charges at anything above trivial levels. Canterbury or other dry atmospheres make life a bit more exciting. Actually connecting yourself to earth is only important in answers to exam questions. If it's your comfort and property at stake, earthing is a crock. Bonding is the important bit. (Just like in owning a dog) |
R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 636824 | 2008-02-03 04:33:00 | ^ I'd still rather sit on the roof tbh. | --Wolf-- (128) | ||
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