Static electricity SOLVED p4
I have dry skin (have to wet my finger to activate touch screen) but my wife gets sparks (!) as well. The issue did not exist in CA, where we used to live in higher humidity area and was lesser issu...
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GordonThree wrote:
Carry a coin or metal bottle opener, use it to ground yourself occasionally by holding it firmly and touching something else with it instead of your fingers.
Thanks for all suggestions.
I tried to discharge the electricity by touching my cloths first, but still I had discharge between my skin and the fabric.
I tried to hold screwdriver and discharge via it, but still got shocked at fingers holding the shaft.
One time I was carrying aluminium ladder and used it to touch the balcony door and that discharged electricity without me feeling it.
I guess my hand skin is too dry to make good connection, so grabbing big object with whole hands makes painless electricity flow.
So this morning I set humidifier in master.
8 hr and 1/2 gall of water later the humidity rose from 13 to 15%. (did not calibrate the gauge, but it is good brand).
So far today no sparks but I also changed my cloths and wear flannel shirt.
The biggest generator seem to be my robe, so I'll see tonight.
