[lug] OT: static electricity

[Joshua Van Houten]

Similar to what Carl suggested is fabric softener diluted with water a
50/50 mix in a spray bottle. I spray a light mist over the carpet and it
lasts for awhile <a month or so> before having to respray.

Josh


> I used to use a dilute solution of soap water in a spray bottle.
> I also used a under keyboard static mat.
> You might try a grounded chair mat.
>
> Carl.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: lug-bounces at lug.boulder.co.us
> [mailto:lug-bounces at lug.boulder.co.us] On Behalf Of Steve Sullivan
> <Steve Sullivan
> Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 7:57 AM
> To: lug at lists.lug.boulder.co.us
> Subject: [lug] OT: static electricity
>
> A bit off topic, but ...
> At home my workstation is in a carpeted room and the static electricity
> is continually causing freezes and reboots.
>
> I've put a grounded wire on my desk to touch before sitting down, but
> even with that I get freezes.
>
> Do you know of any carpet treatments that work?
> Or other ideas?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Steve
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Joshua Van Houten
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