@lewm If you're feeling a little brave, put your finger near the Zerostat's "muzzle" and click it. You'll feel a little shock and probably see a little spark jump to your finger. That's what happens with mine, bought around 2006.
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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I believe the Zerostat came with an attachment that snugged onto the ion exit (like a flash hider on an AR). When you squeezed the trigger, it would make the gizmo light up (may be an hallucination I'm remembering). The best trick is to spray the ions into a partially open record jacket/sleeve. This (should) relieve any pre-existing static and make the sleeve "relax" for easy record extraction. Also, if the vinyl has no charge, it won't attract any dust in the vicinity. |
Long ago, far away.... I bought a Kilavolt No. 103 by Nagaoka... Rotate LP on platter. Hold Kvolt above LP, starting at 'run-out', press button and 'tangent out' in a spiral to edge. Apply carbon brush, center to out... What static? Mine's still going strong....if not, one new 'B' cell. Carry on....good luck finding one.... ;) |
ghdprentice, same with me. Constantly AFTER usings the Zerostat my TT felt matt sticks to the vinyl, and has to be placed back onto the platter.I also use it on the vinyl just before I use my carbon brush, hoping that it will make sweeping dust easier. It is also no help there.Recently I received a new record whose' plastic sleeve was so staticky that it was stuck to the vinyl like it had been vacuumed sealed. I zapped it with the Zerostat to see if the sleeve would loosen up and I saw no difference. Then I zapped the vinyl and empty sleeve and saw no change.Since it is useless I might dismantle it to see if I got an empty gun. |
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