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#21 (**permalink**) 02 Jul 2005, 07:55 pm

"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote in message
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>
> Her clothes must be the culprit then.Also,the human body has a capacitance
> that stores the charge,and one discharge will not drain off all the stored
> charge.That is why electronics manufacturing uses all sorts of anti-static
> methods,usually two or more together.(just the static generated by
> swinging
> a leg can harm sensitive electronic devices,integrated circuits and active
> components.)
>
> One thing that occurred to me is those auto cigarette-lighter
> ionizers;they
> might drain off a static charge that would generate inside an auto.That is
> one of the methods that are used in manufacturing and electronic servicing
> areas.(big commercial ionizers)
>
> But I could not say for certain.
> It just might be worth a try.
> Post your results here,others might be interested!

I'll see if that work Jim. Thanks for the suggestion.

Brian

#22 (**permalink**) 02 Jul 2005, 09:06 pm

"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote in message
news:Xns9686CB9E72C94jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.83.. .
>
> There are anti-static heel straps used in the electronics industry;I had
> to
> use one for many years.They are a nuisance to put on,and do wear out.There
> also are shoes specifically designed to dissipate static charges,but are
> expensive and probably not fashionable for women.
>
> Maybe she should put more Downy in the wash when doing her clothes. ;-)
> (I can see that commercially cleaned clothes may still be static-prone.)

Maybe I'll hook a length of chain around her leg, and let her drag it along
where ever she goes. It would double as a pay back of sorts too {;^)

Brian

#23 (**permalink**) 02 Jul 2005, 09:06 pm

"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote in message
news:Xns9686CB9E72C94jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.83.. .
>
> There are anti-static heel straps used in the electronics industry;I had
> to
> use one for many years.They are a nuisance to put on,and do wear out.There
> also are shoes specifically designed to dissipate static charges,but are
> expensive and probably not fashionable for women.
>
> Maybe she should put more Downy in the wash when doing her clothes. ;-)
> (I can see that commercially cleaned clothes may still be static-prone.)

Maybe I'll hook a length of chain around her leg, and let her drag it along
where ever she goes. It would double as a pay back of sorts too {;^)

Brian

#24 (**permalink**) 02 Jul 2005, 11:37 pm

"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
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> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote in message
> news:Xns9686CB9E72C94jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.83.. .
>>
>> There are anti-static heel straps used in the electronics industry;I had
>> to
>> use one for many years.They are a nuisance to put on,and do wear
>> out.There
>> also are shoes specifically designed to dissipate static charges,but are
>> expensive and probably not fashionable for women.
>>
>> Maybe she should put more Downy in the wash when doing her clothes. ;-)
>> (I can see that commercially cleaned clothes may still be static-prone.)
>
>
> Maybe I'll hook a length of chain around her leg, and let her drag it
> along
> where ever she goes. It would double as a pay back of sorts too {;^)
>
> Brian
>
I see big trouble in your future, Brian! ;-)

Mike

#25 (**permalink**) 03 Jul 2005, 12:41 am

Brian Smith wrote:
> Maybe I'll hook a length of chain around her leg, and let her drag it along
> where ever she goes. It would double as a pay back of sorts too {;^)

I hope for your sake it's a gold chain ;-)

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