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Static problem? Try this

The static I generate when walking over to my hi-fi rig could stun a small mammal, especially if I'm wearing my favorite slippers. I've tried various things to mitigate it (humidifier, touching the fireplace doors, etc.) but they were either a hassle or didn't work very well.

Last night, after a particularly big shock (1/2" bolt of blue, ouch!) my wife suggested I place one of those dryer sheets (we use Bounce) on top of my equipment. What the heck, I'll give it a try....

IT WORKS LIKE A CHAMP! I cannot believe how well this works! There is absolutely NO static now, all I have to do is touch the sheet before touching any equipment. Try it and see.

My wife, I think I'll keep her!
rlwainwright
banksfriend
132 posts
 
And I smell so fresh.
sean
6,231 posts
 
Banksfriend: Not after a big bowl of Chili you don't : )

I simply placed a point to ground myself out on each of my racks. I touch it prior to touching any of the gear. This is a sure-fire method that doesn't leave anything to chance.

As far as using Bounce or something similar, i have to wonder how this works and for how long ? Will you find out the hard way ( zapped digital gear ) when it stops working ? Sean
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4yanx
1,576 posts
 
Well, yes, grounding the rack and REMEMBERING to touch it first works best.

The spray on the carpet lasts about a month or so, depending, and can usually get you by during the driest part of the winter. I used to live in the Midwest where it was Rice Krispie time during the winter and used this to some decent effect. Now, I have worked something similar to Sean, but in the case of the Bay Area, CA, find it more useful during the dry summer months. El Nino has provided more moisture than we need right now!
elmuncy
64 posts
 
I've tried it, and so far it works great. Let's see how long it stays effective.
rlwainwright OP
1,904 posts
 
Well, I've been using the same Bounce sheet for a month now and it STILL works like a champ! I think I'm gonna have a special run of these made up with some printing on 'em: "Audiophile Static Busters" or something like that and then come back here and sell 'em for ten bucks a sheet - I'll be RICH in no time [smile]...

-RW-
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