How do I "ground" myself??
10-19-2001, 08:14 PM
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How do I "ground" myself??
got a company car, Ford Contour w/cloth interior. I would get this little f*ckn nasty zap of electricity when I touch any metal part of the door to close it. I now close the door with the soles of my shoe..problem is, when I get to the house door ****, Zap!!! I hate that!! Anyone how to get rid of this annoyance? thanks.
10-19-2001, 08:34 PM
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Re: How do I "ground" myself??
Originally posted by 2kseman
got a company car, Ford Contour w/cloth interior. I would get this little f*ckn nasty zap of electricity when I touch any metal part of the door to close it. I now close the door with the soles of my shoe..problem is, when I get to the house door ****, Zap!!! I hate that!! Anyone how to get rid of this annoyance? thanks.
got a company car, Ford Contour w/cloth interior. I would get this little f*ckn nasty zap of electricity when I touch any metal part of the door to close it. I now close the door with the soles of my shoe..problem is, when I get to the house door ****, Zap!!! I hate that!! Anyone how to get rid of this annoyance? thanks.
I have the same thing happen to me, just get used to it.... or touch your wife first
10-19-2001, 10:48 PM
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Originally posted by Mike2000SE
Set feet on the ground first, then touch some metal part while getting up. Then you should be grounded.
Set feet on the ground first, then touch some metal part while getting up. Then you should be grounded.
10-20-2001, 12:08 AM
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1) Close the door by touching only the window.
nah..that leaves nasty hand print on your freshly washed car..
2) Use the key and touch a metal part once you're outside the car.
nah..that's like keying your own car
3) By a anti-static antenna
rice...
how about wearing suede gloves?
nah..that leaves nasty hand print on your freshly washed car..
2) Use the key and touch a metal part once you're outside the car.
nah..that's like keying your own car
3) By a anti-static antenna
rice...
how about wearing suede gloves?
10-20-2001, 12:17 AM
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1) Close the door by touching only the window.
nah..that leaves nasty hand print on your freshly washed car..
I use my knuckles, so no nasty hand print.
2) Use the key and touch a metal part once you're outside the car.
nah..that's like keying your own car
You're not touching the outside door... just any metal part (b-pillar)
3) By a anti-static antenna
rice...:cheese
Like you're not.
how about wearing suede gloves? :cheese
Everytime?
nah..that leaves nasty hand print on your freshly washed car..
I use my knuckles, so no nasty hand print.
2) Use the key and touch a metal part once you're outside the car.
nah..that's like keying your own car
You're not touching the outside door... just any metal part (b-pillar)
3) By a anti-static antenna
rice...:cheese
Like you're not.
how about wearing suede gloves? :cheese
Everytime?
10-20-2001, 12:18 AM
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Originally posted by Y2KevSE
1) Close the door by touching only the window.
nah..that leaves nasty hand print on your freshly washed car..
I use my knuckles, so no nasty hand print.
2) Use the key and touch a metal part once you're outside the car.
nah..that's like keying your own car
You're not touching the outside door... just any metal part (b-pillar)
3) By a anti-static antenna
rice...:cheese
Like you're not.
how about wearing suede gloves? :cheese
Everytime?
1) Close the door by touching only the window.
nah..that leaves nasty hand print on your freshly washed car..
I use my knuckles, so no nasty hand print.
2) Use the key and touch a metal part once you're outside the car.
nah..that's like keying your own car
You're not touching the outside door... just any metal part (b-pillar)
3) By a anti-static antenna
rice...:cheese
Like you're not.
how about wearing suede gloves? :cheese
Everytime?
10-20-2001, 02:59 AM
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It could be the cloth on your seats. If the car is new, all you need to do is give it some time. It'll go away. I had the same problem. after a good month or so, Never More. I like the comment about touching your wife, maybe she'll like it.
10-20-2001, 08:12 AM
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Originally posted by 20th maxstyle
It could be the cloth on your seats. If the car is new, all you need to do is give it some time. It'll go away. I had the same problem. after a good month or so, Never More. I like the comment about touching your wife, maybe she'll like it.
It could be the cloth on your seats. If the car is new, all you need to do is give it some time. It'll go away. I had the same problem. after a good month or so, Never More. I like the comment about touching your wife, maybe she'll like it.
10-20-2001, 11:54 AM
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Originally posted by 20th maxstyle
It could be the cloth on your seats. If the car is new, all you need to do is give it some time. It'll go away. I had the same problem. after a good month or so, Never More. I like the comment about touching your wife, maybe she'll like it.
It could be the cloth on your seats. If the car is new, all you need to do is give it some time. It'll go away. I had the same problem. after a good month or so, Never More. I like the comment about touching your wife, maybe she'll like it.
My girlie chuckles everytime.
10-22-2001, 12:51 AM
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thanks for the replies, here's a funky one....find an old flame, girlfriend, boyfriend or who ever tickle your fancies....sneek up on the them and Zzzap!! Then just say, there's still sparks between us!
D*mn, it must be late, laughing ol at my own comments...
D*mn, it must be late, laughing ol at my own comments...
10-22-2001, 10:54 AM
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Originally posted by 2kseman
thanks for the replies, here's a funky one....find an old flame, girlfriend, boyfriend or who ever tickle your fancies....sneek up on the them and Zzzap!! Then just say, there's still sparks between us!
D*mn, it must be late, laughing ol at my own comments...
thanks for the replies, here's a funky one....find an old flame, girlfriend, boyfriend or who ever tickle your fancies....sneek up on the them and Zzzap!! Then just say, there's still sparks between us!
D*mn, it must be late, laughing ol at my own comments...
10-22-2001, 08:19 PM
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Originally posted by ToYLeT902
do those rubber things that hang from your car and drag on the ground reallly work? or is that just a rip off...
do those rubber things that hang from your car and drag on the ground reallly work? or is that just a rip off...
10-23-2001, 08:14 AM
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Originally posted by Y2KevSE
3) By a anti-static antenna
3) By a anti-static antenna
this happened to me when i had my explorer (maybe its a ford thing?) it was a 95 so it didnt go away after a few months. also, if i remember correctly it happened more in the winter than in the warmer months. i dont think i ever solved it i just closed the door with my forearm as i was usually wearing long sleeves so it didnt shock as much. try the idea of spraying your seats with static guard or something that Timmeh mentioned.
10-23-2001, 04:29 PM
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Re: How do I "ground" myself??
Originally posted by 2kseman
got a company car, Ford Contour w/cloth interior. I would get this little f*ckn nasty zap of electricity when I touch any metal part of the door to close it. I now close the door with the soles of my shoe..problem is, when I get to the house door ****, Zap!!! I hate that!! Anyone how to get rid of this annoyance? thanks.
got a company car, Ford Contour w/cloth interior. I would get this little f*ckn nasty zap of electricity when I touch any metal part of the door to close it. I now close the door with the soles of my shoe..problem is, when I get to the house door ****, Zap!!! I hate that!! Anyone how to get rid of this annoyance? thanks.
Static discharges occur more frequently in fall and winter because humidity levels go down. When you see that blue spark that's atleast a 50,000 volt discharge. The reason we only get shocked and not fried is that there is minimal amperage.
What I do to limit the shock is to open the door latch, touch some metal then proceed to get out of the car. Since I am in constant contact with ground I don't build up a large charge and get the nasty shock.
When I forget to ground myself getting out of my max and have to bite the bullet I make a fist and close the door with my fist so the discharge is spread out over a larger surface area. When you use your fingers to close the car's door you are focusing a large charge to a single point and you get a concentrated discharge.