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Mylar tape on Teres has lots of static.

Is this normal? Is it harmful? How can it be prevented?
Also i hear there is an etched tape that can be made which is better than standard tape. Can someone give me the formula and point me to where the supplies can be bought? Thanks and Happy New Year.
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swampwalker
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Look for member Dougdeacn's threads for a "recipe" for etching holographic mylar tape and sourcing for the raw materials.
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thom_at_galibier_design
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Ground the bearing. Stripping the silver off of the Mylar won't resolve static issues, but grounding should.

Cheers,
Thom @ Galibier
jj2468
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If no conductance exists between the silver tape and the metal bearing, how would grounding the bearing help?
palasr
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Rubber-soled shoes and the deep pile carpet don't have any conductive elements between them either, but I'll be damned if I don't get shocked every time I touch something that truly is grounded. Physics - amazing!!

-Richard
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