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| Thread ID: 51872 | 2004-12-02 03:28:00 | Off topic - how can I prevent static shocks? | Susan B (19) | PC World Chat |
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| 299021 | 2004-12-02 09:39:00 | > Would you like suggestions of where it should be mounted, and how to attach it? Ummm... not here, thank you. :p > The problem is, once you have been whacked a couple of times it makes you more hesitant to touch the offending door, so you end up doing this "will I, won't I" touch it act which results in you getting a stronger shock than if you just slapped your hand down on the door without hesitation. That is my theory anyway That is dead right, Jen, and my problem exactly. Which is why the family laugh and call me a big sook. :p Anyway, thanks for all the suggestions, people, I will do some experimentation and see what happens *shudders*. I don't really want to have to wear certain clothing and shoes just to drive around in my car so grabbing the door frame before exiting sounds the most practical. :-) |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 299022 | 2004-12-04 03:06:00 | YIPPEE!!! I have beaten the little beast!! :D So simple that I didn't even think of it - all I have to do is what Billy and Jester (and maybe others, I can't see) suggested and hold onto the door frame when hopping out. No more bites!!! :D Thanks a million, guys. :x |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 299023 | 2004-12-04 03:20:00 | OK Now please put your clothes back on ... |
godfather (25) | ||
| 299024 | 2004-12-04 06:12:00 | I also suffer from this, but it also happens at the supermarket reaching in between the metal shelves, the sparks just jump to me as soon as I pick up a can, just pushing the trolley is enough to zap me. I don't drive, have no seat cover on my seat, use hanky or sleeve to open doors, knock it shut with my handbag.Sometimes this is really painful & is enough to bring tears to the eyes. Dr has no answer for this, the local health food outlet suggested as soon as I wake in the morning, when the dew is still around, to stand bare-footed on the damp grass to earth myself out for the day. But it still happens. | teddybear (2443) | ||
| 299025 | 2004-12-04 07:11:00 | > the local health food outlet suggested as soon > as I wake in the morning, when the dew is still > around, to stand bare-footed on the damp grass to > earth myself out for the day. But it still happens. Sorry teddybear, but that advice was no use at all. Some questions to narrow down possible causes for your high static levels: 1) Do you experience shocks in all seasons and weathers? If not, when do you think the worst times are? 2) Are they more prevalent in airconditioned premises? 3) Do you have an abnormally dry skin? 4) What material do you favour for your clothing, and are there any clothing types that seem to reduce or increase the frequency and severity of your shocks? 5) What type of shoe sole material do you favour? Synthetic, rubber or leather. There are a number of things that can be done to relieve this problem but there is a defined process to follow to find out which or what will serve you best. For a quick-fix you could try static grounding straps which fit on your shoes, they are worn in electronics factories and other static sensitive areas. I'm not sure where you can buy these at the moment because it is years since I needed any but they are usually a last resort. If you can provide some answers to the above then maybe I can help you. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 299026 | 2004-12-06 03:54:00 | Leather upholstery is appernetly good for minismising it. anyway, what I do is put the calf of my leg firmly against the doorsill after opening the door, while getting out. this has the effect of seeping off the static while it's being generated, so that it doesn't build up. If it's a particularly dry day I'll also momentarily put my bum against the side of the car before closing the door, so that any buildup seeps away by the minimised contact of your clothes fabric |
Greg S (201) | ||
| 299027 | 2004-12-06 05:39:00 | >>I wonder if it will still do it if I am wearing no clothes or shoes? Hmmm.... that might be a good experiment to try. While the naked driving concept has been dismissed as impractical, barefoot is not silly. I live barefoot, i never get problems with static. NEVER. and i dont need to wear those antistatic wristband thingys when putting cards into 'puters either...... :-) Chris |
personthingy (1670) | ||
| 299028 | 2004-12-06 11:58:00 | One has to ask are you the driver? I would have thought touching the car keys would have taken the bite out of the shock. Is it possible that the outside paint and the air can build up static? Next time you go to close the door, grab someone by the arm and do it, they'll feel it more than you would. Kame |
Kame (312) | ||
| 299029 | 2004-12-06 20:06:00 | > One has to ask are you the driver? Yes . I am not usually a passenger in my own car so I can't remember whether I actually get bitten on those instances . > I would have thought touching the car keys would have > taken the bite out of the shock . Doesn't seem to have any effect as I always remove the keys from the ignition before hopping out . > Is it possible that the outside paint and the air can > build up static? I wouldn't really think so . Like the others have said, it is probably due to the clothing and shoes that I wear . Holding onto the door whilst exiting has solved the problem, fortunately . > Next time you go to close the door, grab someone by > the arm and do it, they'll feel it more than you > would . I will try that . ]:) :D |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 299030 | 2004-12-07 02:11:00 | >I would have thought touching the car keys would have taken the bite out of the shock. You create the static electric charge as you slide off the seat. It is the action of your clothing rubbing against the fabric of the seat covering. Touching the keys as you exit the car would be the same as holding the door frame to eliminate the shock, but you would need very long arms. |
exLL (515) | ||
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