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Many people have static problems, especially in the winter when the indoor air is very dry. But don't worry, static elimination may be easier than you think. There are many steps you can take to eliminate static electricity, and many static control products available.
Static Elimination Tips
Our expert in static electricity in the electronics industry suggests trying the following to get rid of static electricity problems in your home or office:
1) Increase the humidity in your house and workplace. Air is much drier in the winter, which increases the frequency and severity of shocks. Use a humidifier.
2) Change clothes - switch to natural fibres, since synthetics pick up more of a static charge.
3) Change shoes - there are special conductive shoes in a variety of styles. They are made for people working in the electronics industry. You will need to find a store or catalogue that sells or can order them for you. (Search on line for "esd shoes")
4) If your skin is very dry - try an anti-static hand lotion (also available for the electronics industry.)
Here are 3 more suggestions for static control from other sources:
1) Walk barefoot. (Or, as silly as it may sound, cover your shoes with aluminium foil when possible) to reduce the static build up.
2) Wear a thimble on your finger, or carry a coin, and use them to touch grounded metal objects as often as possible. This will not eliminate the static discharge, but will stop the pain you feel in your fingertips.
3) Be sure to ground yourself before touching sensitive electronic equipment.
What else can I help you with?
Which is more useful static or current electricity?
It is current. Because current electricity has moving charges while static electricity has stationary charges.
How did Ben Franklin prove that lightning was static electricity?
Ben Franklin proved that lightning was static electricity by means of his kite experiment. He believed that lighting was a form of static electricity on a huge scale.
You have problems with static electricity in your clothes and in your bed which is a sofa bed made of largely synthetic material. How can you reduce or eliminate it?
u cant lol
Is there a spray for static electricity in carpets?
yes
Is it easier to generate static electricity in a dry room or a humid room?
When the air is dry, static electricity is enhanced and more noticeable because of the easiness in transfer of electrons.
What causes friction in satic electricity?
There is no friction IN static electricity. However static electricity can be caused BY friction.
What kind of electricity caused by friction?
Static electricity.
Is current electricity caused by friction?
no only static electricity is caused by friction.
What can be caused by friction?
Static electricity.
What problems do static electricity cause?
St Elmo's fire is one-that may have caused the Hindenburg disaster according to some
Lightening is caused by?
Lightning is static electricity.
Is lighting static electricity?
Yes, it is static electricity caused by the charge build up from the movement of air over the earth.
Is the static discharge a flow of electrons?
Static discharge is the spark associated with static electricity that is caused by electrostatic discharge.
What caused hair to stand up?
Humidity and Static Electricity
Shock that a person gets when touching a metal doorknob after walking across a carpet is caused by?
The shock is caused by the buildup of static electricity on the person's body as they walk across the carpet. When they touch the metal doorknob, the excess electrons on their body transfer to the knob, creating a sudden discharge of static electricity that is felt as a shock.
What causes static elecircity?
Usually static electricity is caused by a build up of electrons on the surface of an object
Can static electricity cause blisters?
No, static electricity typically does not cause blisters. Blisters are usually caused by friction, burns, or skin irritation. Static electricity can cause a shock sensation or spark, but it is not associated with blister formation.
