Static charge

Converge · 25 Apr 2010 at 02:10

Hey guys,

I keep getting static charge shocks, and i know you can get anti-static bands that you clip onto something.
My question is, are there other ways of achieving the same effect, as those clip ons are quite inhibiting.
Is there not a literal rubber wrist band that has the same effect, or maybe even just a rubber band?

Thanks.

bremen1874 · 25 Apr 2010 at 02:36

No. With anti-static bands the important bit is the cable, and what you connect it back to.

I wonder if there is a market for a wireless anti-static wrist band?

VortexA1 · 25 Apr 2010 at 02:43

I don't think it's possible to get a wireless wrist band that works.

It's all about having the security of always being earthed therefore a physical connection surely.

Mojo · 25 Apr 2010 at 03:01

I always make sure I regularly touch the case or a nearby radiator. The bands are REALLY annoying to use, regularly getting messed up with components and cables. Just keep feeling up the case or a radiator and you'll be fine!

matthab · 25 Apr 2010 at 11:32

I have a wrist band isnt to anoying better than breaking very expensive part.

Mojo · 25 Apr 2010 at 13:57

matthab said:
I have a wrist band isnt to anoying better than breaking very expensive part.

Jammy git, for some reason the one I have had curly wires, always got mixed up with every single bleedin' wire that came across it

Tikkabhuna · 25 Apr 2010 at 14:56

Why don't you guys touch the case more often? Normally I just rest my arm on it.

matthab · 25 Apr 2010 at 14:59

Mojo said:
Jammy git, for some reason the one I have had curly wires, always got mixed up with every single bleedin' wire that came across it

yeh so has mine but if you run it behind you to a mains socket its running away from the mess of wires.

shotgun · 25 Apr 2010 at 15:43

I have to use an anti-static wrist strap at work and they are the most annoying thing. When I’m handling pc components at home, I connected the pc to the mains socket but switched OFF! that way the earth is still connected. Then just touch the case every so often.

Ph4lanx · 25 Apr 2010 at 15:48

Never considered doing that with a case before shotgun, good call! I was thinking of buying a strap but what you suggest sounds much easier!