Rubber Gloves...

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  1. Estuansis

    Estuansis Active member

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    Is it true that wearing rubber/latex gloves can help reduce static discharge? I wanna know because I like to work inside my compy and thought gloves would help reduce the risk of toasting something.
     
    Estuansis, Jun 1, 2006
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    I prefer to use a condom - lubricated and has a tickling effect.
     
    colw, Jun 2, 2006
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    lol , i've heard about this also, hey why not try it and tell us??
     
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    as long as part of body is touching metal of case than don't wear the gloves.
     
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  5. Estuansis

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    So as long as I'm properly grounded to the case I won't toast anything?
     
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    just touch the bare metal of the case every so often or get a wrist grounding strap. i took the mandatory esd course when at celestica doing board work.
     
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    Ok. That's what Iv'e been doing...*relief*

    Do computer components have a higher tendency to attract static or is grounding just a precautionary practice? It never actually seemed to be that big a deal for me.
     
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    i've seen the damage static discharge does to an ic so grounded is safe than sorry
     
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    Ok thx alot guys.
     
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    no problem, teach & learn
     
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