looking for solutions to turntable platter static


I'm hoping for some insight into how I can reduce the amount of static electricity charging the platter of my VPI HW19II. I have gone to the trouble of fabricating a ground strap tying together the platter bearing, the motor mount and the Krell KPE that I use with good results but am still finding a decent charge on the platter.
maplin
I'm assuming the static is a product of the friction generated by the belt drive. Is this a problem that is resolved by VPI's upgrades to the mark 3 or mark 4 HW-19?
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