Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"Brian Stell" <bstell@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
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>
> I don't know if this works but your Wife seems like the
> perfect candidate for http://www.stopshox.com/

Thanks for the link. I was considering attaching a grounding strap to her
{;^0

Brian

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in
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>
> "Brian Stell" <bstell@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
> news:4udxe.38015$J12.4998@newssvr14.news.prodigy.c om...
>>
>> I don't know if this works but your Wife seems like the
>> perfect candidate for http://www.stopshox.com/
>
> Thanks for the link. I was considering attaching a grounding strap to her
> {;^0
>
> Brian
>

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.)

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in
news:F1exe.102374$9A2.99720@edtnps89:

>
> "Brian Stell" <bstell@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
> news:4udxe.38015$J12.4998@newssvr14.news.prodigy.c om...
>>
>> I don't know if this works but your Wife seems like the
>> perfect candidate for http://www.stopshox.com/
>
> Thanks for the link. I was considering attaching a grounding strap to her
> {;^0
>
> Brian
>

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.)

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in
news:xvcxe.102082$9A2.1769@edtnps89:

>
> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote in message
> news:Xns968665E83E485jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.84.. .
>>
>> Some materials generate more static electricity than others,so it's
>> probably due to the fabrics your wife is wearing.Nylon
>> stockings,perhaps?
>
> She never wears nylons in the tractor trailer and it doesn't matter
> what clothes she is wearing. It's just her. After being shocked
> exiting the vehicle, when she reaches for the door handle of a store
> or house, she gets a shock.
>
> Brian
>
>

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!

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in
news:xvcxe.102082$9A2.1769@edtnps89:

>
> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote in message
> news:Xns968665E83E485jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.84.. .
>>
>> Some materials generate more static electricity than others,so it's
>> probably due to the fabrics your wife is wearing.Nylon
>> stockings,perhaps?
>
> She never wears nylons in the tractor trailer and it doesn't matter
> what clothes she is wearing. It's just her. After being shocked
> exiting the vehicle, when she reaches for the door handle of a store
> or house, she gets a shock.
>
> Brian
>
>

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!

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"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.)
>
> --
I've been in electronics for 35 years; the anti-static emphasis came about
during that time. Interestingly, every single incident I've ever heard of
where static damage occurred involved synthetic fabrics - sometimes even
worn by people walking past equipment when the covers were off! I never wear
less than 35% cotton clothes to work, and if I know I'm going to be doing
invasive stuff I go for 100% cotton. It does no good to ground your body if
the surface of your clothes is carrying a charge.

Mike

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"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.)
>
> --
I've been in electronics for 35 years; the anti-static emphasis came about
during that time. Interestingly, every single incident I've ever heard of
where static damage occurred involved synthetic fabrics - sometimes even
worn by people walking past equipment when the covers were off! I never wear
less than 35% cotton clothes to work, and if I know I'm going to be doing
invasive stuff I go for 100% cotton. It does no good to ground your body if
the surface of your clothes is carrying a charge.

Mike

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in
news:i4CdncnIAZ0zaVjfRVn-vQ@sedona.net:

> "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.)
>>
>> --
> I've been in electronics for 35 years; the anti-static emphasis came
> about during that time. Interestingly, every single incident I've ever
> heard of where static damage occurred involved synthetic fabrics -
> sometimes even worn by people walking past equipment when the covers
> were off! I never wear less than 35% cotton clothes to work, and if I
> know I'm going to be doing invasive stuff I go for 100% cotton. It
> does no good to ground your body if the surface of your clothes is
> carrying a charge.
>
> Mike
>
>
>

At TEK,we had to wear a wrist strap,heel strap(on an anti-static floor
mat),wear a longsleeve antistatic lab coat,and an anti-static bench mat
covering the benchtop.Every day,we put on the AS stuff,then used a 3M
tester to measure the conductivity to a floor mat,then signed off on a
ISO9000 checklist.

That is even with all cotton clothes.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in
news:i4CdncnIAZ0zaVjfRVn-vQ@sedona.net:

> "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.)
>>
>> --
> I've been in electronics for 35 years; the anti-static emphasis came
> about during that time. Interestingly, every single incident I've ever
> heard of where static damage occurred involved synthetic fabrics -
> sometimes even worn by people walking past equipment when the covers
> were off! I never wear less than 35% cotton clothes to work, and if I
> know I'm going to be doing invasive stuff I go for 100% cotton. It
> does no good to ground your body if the surface of your clothes is
> carrying a charge.
>
> Mike
>
>
>

At TEK,we had to wear a wrist strap,heel strap(on an anti-static floor
mat),wear a longsleeve antistatic lab coat,and an anti-static bench mat
covering the benchtop.Every day,we put on the AS stuff,then used a 3M
tester to measure the conductivity to a floor mat,then signed off on a
ISO9000 checklist.

That is even with all cotton clothes.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote in message
news:Xns9686CCBAF451Djyanikkuanet@129.250.170.83.. .
>
> 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

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote in message
news:Xns9686CCBAF451Djyanikkuanet@129.250.170.83.. .
>
> 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

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"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

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"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

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"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

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"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