Grounding self when build machines - double check

I do something similar OP

I remove the fuse from the plug, stick plug into wall socket then connect it to Power Supply
Power supply switch is off
My strap has a crocodile clip on it I just clip it onto the PC case.

Most of the companies I have worked at in my 20+ years of working in the Electronics industry have used wrist straps, conductive floor coverings , ESD safe work stations , ESD clothing (coats shoes hats etc)
 
lurkio said:
I do something similar OP

I remove the fuse from the plug, stick plug into wall socket then connect it to Power Supply
Power supply switch is off
My strap has a crocodile clip on it I just clip it onto the PC case.
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Then you spend half an hour wondering why your new build doesnt work when you switch it on. ;)
lurkio said:
Most of the companies I have worked at in my 20+ years of working in the Electronics industry have used wrist straps, conductive floor coverings , ESD safe work stations , ESD clothing (coats shoes hats etc)
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The amount of people I have seen wear anti-static devices and then dont test it with the supplied anti-static foot plate testers then go and carry on their work is unbelievable. At home its okay wearing these anti-static straps but if you have no way of testing them they are next to useless.

Plenty of times I have worn foot straps only for them to fail the static test.

At home its not worth bothering about unless you have just put on a wooly jumper taken straight out of a tumble dryer!
 
Lol, the label on the plug saying test only helps stop that problem

Most decent companies enforce testing of straps and footwear, as in access
control to ESD areas only if you scan your clock card then test your strap and footwear.
Fail to do it = cannot work , get caught on trying to circumvent = gross misconduct and you are fired

You can test your strap using a multi meter
 
Have one of the wristband type straps myself from years gone by but only used it a couple of times. As said just touch something which is grounded before doing anything.
 
Isn't the PSU case earthed (I would hope so!!!)? In which case simply touching a screw on the back of the PSU while it's plugged in would earth you... right?

That's what I normally do, not killed a component yet!
 
altich88 said:
Hi all,

Building a new machine soon and just wanted to double check my planned precautions for avoiding damage from static when handling components.

1) Plug PSU into wall socket.
2) Turn wall socket OFF.
3) Turn PSU switch OFF.
4) Insert paper clip into ground pins of a molex connector.
5) Connect anti-static wristband to paper clip
6) Build on worktop in kitchen (hard floor)

Does this approach sound sensible?
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For the home gamer, it seems like all that will likely result in more chance of messing something up than static ever would have risked!
 
Never had any issues with static I just touch a radiator or some other large metal object and don't wear clothing that can builds up lots of static such as jeans or woollen jumpers.
 
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