Static on Vinyl

Okay I'm home from work.......Daaaaaaamn!
& I thought I was the only one!
Thanks for all the feedback.....

I forgot to mention That I also use a hunt brush, &
the floor is hardwood. Oh yeah..& the phonostage has an earth ground.

Okay.... That makes sense to me about my hardwood platter
is an insulator & therefore isn't directing static buildup
away from the platter.

Hey....Here's a thought...I am using a 1/2" tape drive
I got from Chris Brady, Mylar (or similar). Maybe I
could use a belt that has better conducting properties,
metal particles coated on the tape, Then install
a grounding conductor on the motor housing. (mine runs
on 12volts, so currently has no earth ground.

maybe one of those (expensive) carbon platter mats would help. probably, But I think they are +$200.00 Ouch.

Also.....I am now wondering if the problem is being
caused by an air purifier (ionizing type) that I have inside the room. Hmmmm. I think I will disconnect it
& see if anything improves.
I pretty much need air purifier since I live right next
to one of the most busiest freeways in so, Cal.
(hideous air quality) You should see the black toxins/grunge that the purifier pulls out of the air!!!
That is staying, Or I'll be heading to the grave!

Okay.....many of You mentioned an air purifier, Hey Great idea, I never even thought of that. It looks like I will
be experimenting here & see what I come of with.
I will check back later with any findings.
THANKS!!

Cripes, I goofed up on my last post, How can I
edit the post?
I was refering to the Air HUMIDIFIER that some of You
mentioned, But I wigged out & typ'od in air (purifier)
by mistake....DUH.

Different problems but different solutions.Humidifier good idea especially for winter as everyone say's.Since some folks buy expensive ceramic lifters to get wires off synthetic carpets (I know some who have found the old isolators they used to use on power poles a flea markets or antique stores and it's cheaper and they work fine)this use of Static Guard might work.But for gods sake don't use sheets it under the LP's!
Call Bes Nivera at Music Direct.There might be something other than Zerostat out there.Old Dust bug was good idea.But imagine Bes or maybe the folks at PS or other Power Conditioner companies MIGHT have some idea we haven't come up with here.I don't have to much problem just mid winter and wife needs humidifier anyway.Wish Zerostats didn't wear out.They have become expensive.
G'luck
Chazz

Socaoaste,

Since the wood platter won't conduct static away from the record, I doubt using a conductive belt with a path to ground from the motor would make much difference. You'd also have to change the motor capstan from the existing material to a conductive one. Neither the old black plastic nor the new resin capstans are likely to be good conductors either.

Doug

P.S. I use the metalized/holographic mylar belt long favored by Galibier owners. It provides a bit more torque than the 2 mil (clear) or 1 mil (black) mylar Chris provides. Better resistance to stylus drag, but no difference regarding static buildup or discharge that I've noticed.

Are you rubbing your records before you play them? You know, with a brush? Try playing a record first for 20-30 seconds, then raise the stylus and proceed with your dry cleaning (if any) and watch the problem appear.