static?

[solid]

Anybody ever have any trouble with huge amounts of static electricity? Everytime I touch anything I get the dog crap shocked out of me. I heard in large amounts that could be bad. What about around tanning beds?, do you ever get build ups of static electricity? ------------------[url=http://www.control2x.com[/IMG]

[Fred]

Here in Las Vegas with extremely low summer time humidity (I've seen it as low as 6%), static electricity became a problem with the beds. Dust was building up as small dark islands on the backside of the acrylics and on the lamps. The static charge was generated by the dry cooling air passing thru the bed. Dust, instead of just settling was being drawn to the charged areas.My solution was something I remembered from years ago as an airline avionics mechanic. We used to be required to periodically wipe instrument lenses with anti-static solution.I tried it and it worked. No more dark areas of dust on the acrylics or lamps. When you have a bed apart for cleaning or lamp replacement, wipe the lamps with a rag wetted with anti-static solution. As the last step in cleaning, spray the anti-static solution on the back of the acrylic and spread it over the whole acrylic using the same rag you used on the lamps. It leaves moisture spots when it dries, so while it is still wet wipe it dry with a dry rag. NOT VIGOROUSLY LIKE YOU'RE TRYING TO POLISH IT. Just enough to get it dry without spots.You can get anti-static solution at a electronic supply store (I don't know if Radio Shack carries it). I cost me $28.00 a gallon, but a gallon lasts for years.It worked for me.Fred

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[ute]

Static has really become a problem for me. I have to use Static Guard (smells terrible) every day on my chairs and carpet. The really big problem we've experienced recently is that if I get shocked when I set a timer, several beds will shut off. We've started using a pencil eraser to set the timers. I was told I need to put a humidifier in here. Has anyone tried that? How's it working?ute

[ute]

Static has really become a problem for me. I have to use Static Guard (smells terrible) every day on my chairs and carpet. The really big problem we've experienced recently is that if I get shocked when I set a timer, several beds will shut off. We've started using a pencil eraser to set the timers. I was told I need to put a humidifier in here. Has anyone tried that? How's it working?ute

[Fred]

Have you tried running an external ground wire from the timer to a cover plate screw on a wall oulet (assuming you wiring is in metal conduit with metal boxes, which should be grounded).My Database 10000 came with a external ground wire.Fred

[CHUNN]

I guess there's an advantage to living in the south! We don't have to worry too much about the static shock. We just have to dodge the tornados.Michael