Anti static guns

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.

I still have the small black cap that goes on the end of the red original Zerostat that shows sparks when properly activated. Peterayer is on to something. Find a way to see if it sparks. Engineers?