Anti static guns

Many Zerostat owners use the device incorrectly by pulling and releasing the trigger too fast. If you hear any clicking sound when depressing or releasing the trigger, you are pulling/releasing too fast.

Thanks, Dan. That sounds like it. I only learned of it AFTER I'd tossed my first one... drat. My second one continues to function correctly.

Brf is correct. To function, the Zerostat's trigger must be pulled s-l-o-w-l-y.

> Brf My red Zerostat was bought back in the 80's. I can operate it fine without any clicking. Just not sure after all these years whether its got any juice left in it.
Hence, the original post.

Ebuzz, I've never used a grounded brush. My Zerostat works fine so I've had no occasion.

With a name like yours, I'd assume you'd be the expert! <:^-)

I just replaced my old red Zerostat because it no longer seemed to function properly. I now have a new blue Zerostat which works great. The first thing I noticed is that the new one emits a slight buzzy or grainy sound as the trigger is pulled and released which my old one did when it was new but no longer did when I replaced it.

I also try pulling the trigger with the end about 1/4" away from my cast iron radiators while in the dark. I see what looks like a tiny lightning bolt between the end of the gun and the metal radiator.