HumminGuru Orbit Vinyl Record Static Remover

I bought an electrostatic charge meter in order to determine for real what goes on with these devices. The meter tells me that my 50 year old Zerostat still works fine, if used properly as per instructions. Vinyl accumulates a negative charge. So you need to flood the surface with positive ions in order to neutralize the LP surface. The Humminguru, and nearly all others, emits both pos and negative ions. I have asked myself why those two oppositely charged ions don’t combine and neutralize each other before the charge on the LP can be neutralized. But apparently it works.

Good question lewm.  I use an anti-static ionizing fan that produces both positive and negative ion air flow.  I use it where i take the records out of the covers.  I just hold the record up to the fan for a few seconds to discharge the static.  Definitely works well.  You can tell with a piece of paper that is statically attached to the record   When you place it in front of the fan upside down (paper down), after a few seconds the paper falls off as static dissipates.  Fast, easy, and fairly inexpensive.

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Those responded with being in a location where static problem almost non-existent…well, I live in Texas and yet to use any type of static treatment. All of my record collection purchased new, even with thorough cleaning; I occasionally hear a tick or pop. So that tells me either I am doing a crappy job of cleaning or there is room for static treatment. 

I like automation so Orbit would be a welcomed addition to my TT setup. 

Harpo, That device you bought may be fine, but an alarm bell was triggered when I read that it has a copper element that needs periodic cleaning.  Devices that work to produce ions such that there is a metal element that periodically needs cleaning or replacement often also produce ozone, which is not good for humans.  They are usually used in "clean rooms" needed for manufacturing or other medical endeavors.  Normally, they are turned on only when humans are out of the room. Although probably only a tiny amount of ozone is produced in the process of deionizing an LP surface, I'd advise you to be careful with it.