Thread: Static Electricity problem

Perhaps a wild idea but I wonder if the anti-static spray that the ladies use on their clothes might work if the poly-styrene balls were sprayed with it.

I think the name is Anti-statique or something similar.

You need moisture or a conductive coating. I am trying to think of something spray on, that conducts but wont mark the glass bowl. Perhaps some contact cleaner or the like, only problem is I am not sure if it would be compatable with polystyrene.

Not sure how much stock you have, but I would try things like hairspray, window cleaner, etc. Failing that a spray of water from time to time?


EDIT: Or what Chesand suggested whilst I posted!! Never heard of the stuff but sounds like a winner to me!

G'day KB,

Try some Cuddly fabric softener on them... I use it on my PVC dust ducting and stopped all the static shocks I was getting, so it might work on poly as well

Hi Kryn,

If the grill above the fan is metal, connect it to earth. That should bleed off any static.

HTH

Up the humidity'
Or use soap on the balls as it will maintain some moisture and stop static.

James


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Thanks everyone, for the replies, will give them a try .
Kryn

Try the suggested Cuddly, or similar product.
Mix with water and use a plastic spray bottle.
Magic.
Widely used for this anti-static application.
(That's how these fabric softeners work).