Static shock (Revisited)
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Static shock (Revisited)
The latest thread I found in a search for static shock when getting out was 2007.
I noticed awhile back that the gas company trucks that dig and work on the underground pipes has the good old rubber straps hanging underneath to keep them from blowing up at the gas lines. The strap had steel wires embedded in it to keep the vehicle grounded.
Now I see they have several chains attached to the frame, looks like just about a half inch or less from toughing the ground.
I have also seen numerous other trucks with chains almost dragging the ground.
Before I take the effort to clean an area of the frame and attach a chain, has anyone else done this?
If so, what are your results?
Yeah, I could spray static guard on or wipe the seat with a dryer sheet.
But I want a permanent solution, chains may be it....
I noticed awhile back that the gas company trucks that dig and work on the underground pipes has the good old rubber straps hanging underneath to keep them from blowing up at the gas lines. The strap had steel wires embedded in it to keep the vehicle grounded.
Now I see they have several chains attached to the frame, looks like just about a half inch or less from toughing the ground.
I have also seen numerous other trucks with chains almost dragging the ground.
Before I take the effort to clean an area of the frame and attach a chain, has anyone else done this?
If so, what are your results?
Yeah, I could spray static guard on or wipe the seat with a dryer sheet.
But I want a permanent solution, chains may be it....
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What about something like a 4GA single cable hanging down close enough to the ground to bleed off static?
Still attach it to the frame with a bolt, but there wouldn't be any loop like in a chain to catch on anything.
But there may be a downside to this...
The truck, including all the electronics now has a path to the ground in an electrical storm. Or does it anyway?? (metal ply in tires, etc)
Hmmm, it must not, because we get static zap.
Still attach it to the frame with a bolt, but there wouldn't be any loop like in a chain to catch on anything.
But there may be a downside to this...
The truck, including all the electronics now has a path to the ground in an electrical storm. Or does it anyway?? (metal ply in tires, etc)
Hmmm, it must not, because we get static zap.
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