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Static electricity pulled the rubber mat right off the Turntable!

Howdy folks!

Lotta static with the TT. Rush lifted the rubber mat right off the SL Technics 1200 GR table tonight! I live in Miami Florida with a billion percent humidity.  I keep the humidity at 55 to 60 percent while I'm gone and drop it to 45 percent asap. Better grounding? Better wall socket? Pre play were dead of static. Lifting it, it's charged!

Thanks, 

Brent
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knollbrent OP
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The Groove Glide has taken care of the problem temporarily but I'm looking into fixing the problem with a different mat, better grounding, etc..
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slaw
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@knollbrent

If I may, I’ve noticed several of your posts here that could involve a lot of system changes. Expensive system changes. I’d recommend slowing down an then address room acoustics before going forward. It can be fun, but it will be beneficial in whatever direction you choose later.

Happy Listening!
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@slaw  Great observation. I'll be taking care of room treatments soon. 
harold-not-the-barrel
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I purchased Reso-Mat by Trans-Fi Audio UK many years ago, to my great delight I have not had static issues ever since. What a wonderful product it is as it simply works in many ways. Grab a bargain and let your records breathe ...
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sleepwalker65
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See if you can get a electrometer, which measures static charge in coulombs or at least a gold-leaf electroscope, then use it to determine if the charge imbalance originated with the mat or the records.
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