Zerostats used to be MUCH stronger (e.g. 1980s) than today. Could almost see sparks shooting out. Then, they changed the internal element to something weaker. Still works but not the same.
Found a Milty Zerostat alternative
I was thinking about buying the Milty Zerostat but came across a discussion regarding this plasma arc lighter.
https://www.amazon.ca/Lighters-Electric-Rechargeable-Lighter-Windproof/dp/B09CYQ92PF/ref=dp_prsubs_sccl_3/130-2888405-1836766?pd_rd_w=YAj0t&content-id=amzn1.sym.7f829f53-1df3-4cd3-91bf-9933c19106a6&pf_rd_p=7f829f53-1df3-4cd3-91bf-9933c19106a6&pf_rd_r=XCDACDZA93ZQEQD27N82&pd_rd_wg=LfOt5&pd_rd_r=6ea7c5de-5354-4a91-9826-e178d9a2b653&pd_rd_i=B09CYQ92PF&psc=1
It really works well! I took a record out of it's sleeve and held a tissue against it. The tissue stuck to it, even when held upside down. I turned on the plasma lighter and held it about 1.5" away and made two or three circular passes around. Tried the tissue test again and it would not stick to the vinyl. It's also well constructed and doesn't feel cheap.
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Zerostat is probably better than that arc lighter, and the arc lighter probably generates a small amount of ozone in the vicinity of its user. Probably not enough to be unhealthy, but not great for the environment. I recently bought an electrostatic charge meter off eBay. With that, I was able to prove to myself that after 50 years my Zerostat still works, IF you hold the LP in mid air with one hand while triggering the Zerostat with the other. (Detailed instructions available anywhere crazy audiophiles congregate.) Charge went from -11kV (also proving that negative ions are attracted to vinyl) to less than 1kV after treatment. To generate the charge, I purposefully yanked the LP out of its paper sleeve as rapidly as possible. That sure does it. |
@rauliruegas I don't post much and I just wanted to share this information with others who may be interested. No need for you to be posting ignorant and unhelpful responses.@lewm I never had a zero stat so I can't compare the two, but it did remove remove the static and there was an audible benefit. |
newfzx7, I think Raul was simply urging you to go ahead and buy the arc lighter. I don’t think he meant or communicated anything offensive. But if you do buy the arc lighter, keep in mind that it contains a wear-able element that will eventually need to be replaced with new. Unlike the Zerostat (apparently because mine is working after 50 years). |
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