I agree with Mbhcid, I had a very bad static problem in winter and solved it with a humidifier. Although an anti-static dryer sheet might work (thanks for the idea) the humidifier fixes the problem instead of a Band-Aid.
A shocking reminder
We are deep in the throes of winter 'round here (Bethesda, MD) and you know what that means - very dry air and tons of static electricity generated by walking across your carpeted floors. Reach out to the volume control on the preamp and ZAP! another blue spark causes a major THUMP thru your speakers.
My solution? Lay an anti-static dryer sheet (Bounce, etc.) on top of the preamp and touch it before anything else - PROBLEM SOLVED.
Try it, it really works...
-RW-
My solution? Lay an anti-static dryer sheet (Bounce, etc.) on top of the preamp and touch it before anything else - PROBLEM SOLVED.
Try it, it really works...
-RW-
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Something like this may be useful. I haven't tried one myself (don't have the static problem here in NC), but other threads on this topic have suggested touching a grounded piece of metal BEFORE touching your equipment, some of which may react adversely to static discharge. Bob |
Another idea is to get some anti-static lotion (as I have. I think you can get it from any engineering lab supply outfit & Markertek.com might also have it). Apply it before listening session & it works great - no blue static arcs! Agree with the "permanent" fix of setting the humidity level in the 40% range to avoid this problem altogether. FWIW. |
Take one ounce of Fleecy and 4 ounces of water and mix put it in a spray bottle and apply it to carpet. Works wonders on cutting down static. you can buy it premixed at about 50 times the cost of home spun. Any fabric softner will do. If you dont have a Humidifier take a large glass fill it with water and put it on heating vent if they are in floor. Also wrks well. |
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