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Static Shock?

Hi, when the weather is colder and dry(winter) I have always experienced a nice arcing shock when I first touch my system anywhere after walking up to it(only the first touch). Has anyone a cure for this? I dread it when I must adjust something or change a disc or do anything really that has to do with touching any component. Thanks.
spindrifter
hifidreams
109 posts
 
Try getting a can of Static Guard. And spray it on the carpet in front of your system. Works for me.
v1rowt8
33 posts
 
Spindrifter,

Check out my response to this question dated Jan 10, 2004. Hope this clears things up.

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1073696856&openusid&zzV1rowt8&4&5#V1rowt8
jdevine
58 posts
 
A humidifier has saved me , the sharper image has one that is controled by a remote and keeps things stable ,plus I figure it is better for the morado veneer on my Thiel 7.2's , give it a try !
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bigjoe
693 posts
 
i saw a show on tv about how they make fireworks & the employee's had to touch a wood block before entering the complex to discharge any static,maybee a cool lookin hunk of wood would work for ya.

mike.
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nrchy
2,124 posts
 
I have had the same problem for a number of years. This topic comes up every autumn, but my solution has been to 1) use a humidifier, 2) keep a window open in the room.

The window doesn't need to be open a lot. You just want to counter balance the affect of the furnace.
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