I am one static-electratic mofo!!

[Tavis]

Every time I get out of my car, BLAM! shocked. No matter what I do before I touch it. Try getting out with no skin exposed? ZAP! Shocked on whatever part of me touches any metal, and it hurts too! I just got out of my seat here at work and I go to get some water from a water fountain, BZZT!!! Shocked again! On the lip. God I hate getting shocked. I've tried everything to make it not happen, but to no avail. Sucks.

 

[radioouman]

I hate getting shocked on the lips.... that's the worst.

 

[bleeb]

you should get one of the little rubber strips that ground your car... (they hang from the back of your car, usually ricers have them dangling)

 

[Viper GTS]

I have the same problem, I get shocked when other people don't.

Only thing I can figure is it's my jacket (leather).

Viper GTS

 

[Tavis]

Originally posted by: bleeb
you should get one of the little rubber strips that ground your car... (they hang from the back of your car, usually ricers have them dangling)

Anyone know where to get these?

 

[Howard]

Discharge yourself by putting your finger into your car's 120V socket.

 

[feralkid]

After you open the door and while still seated, put your hand on the outer metal frame of the door. Keep it there as you get up and out. Works everytime for me.

 

[IcemanJer]

Try not to have single points to contact, ie. instead of using just 1 finger, use your whole palm.

 

[MazerRackham]

I always discharge myself using my elbows or forearms... much less painful and just as effective

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

Originally posted by: MazerRackham
I always discharge myself using my elbows or forearms... much less painful and just as effective

Or the back of the hand. Fewer nerve receptors than the palm or fingertips.

 

[FenrisUlf]

Originally posted by: Howard
Discharge yourself by putting your finger into your car's 120V socket.

Wow! What kind of car is that? Mine's 12v

All you have to do to ground your car is dangle a chain (use a smallish one, it's quieter) that just touches the ground when the car isn't moving. Make sure the other end is firmly attached to the frame of the car. It's fairly common with colder weather since the humidity goes down which makes it easier for static charges to build up.

 

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by: feralkid
After you open the door and while still seated, put your hand on the outer metal frame of the door. Keep it there as you get up and out. Works everytime for me.

I do this too. I'm from CA so getting shocked is a rare occurrence and therefore very very unwelcome when traveling to drier climes.

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: Howard
Discharge yourself by putting your finger into your car's 120V socket.

You must have one of those new nuclear-powered cars.

 

[MichaelD]

I do an "Uncle Fester." I carry a 60W lightbulb with me wherever I go. When I sense the static electricity in the air, I put the light bulb in my mouth. When I touch a metal object, the electrical charge is drained by the lightbulb lighting up, instead of transferring from your hand/arm to the metal.

Try it...it works.

 

[ndee]

open the door, stand with both feet on the ground and then touch the car, won't get you zapped. And for the others, check your shoes, I never understood WHEN do you get zapped but I have a pair of And-1 Basketball shoes and I get zapped nearly every piece I touch when I wear them.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: amnesiac 2.0

Originally posted by: feralkid
After you open the door and while still seated, put your hand on the outer metal frame of the door. Keep it there as you get up and out. Works everytime for me.

I do this too. I'm from CA so getting shocked is a rare occurrence and therefore very very unwelcome when traveling to drier climes.

Whenever I visit my GF (east coast, PA & most recently DC) I have an entirely new understanding of the value of anti-static wrist straps. I have never used one here in Oregon, & don't intend to start now, but I get shocked CONSTANTLY there.

What's even better is when you go to kiss someone & shock the hell out of your noses.



Viper GTS

 

[Tavis]

I'm in Florida and its absolutely horrible.. I will have to try some of your suggestions.. especially the lightbulb in the mouth. hehehehe.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: FenrisUlf

Originally posted by: Howard
Discharge yourself by putting your finger into your car's 120V socket.

Wow! What kind of car is that? Mine's 12v

All you have to do to ground your car is dangle a chain (use a smallish one, it's quieter) that just touches the ground when the car isn't moving. Make sure the other end is firmly attached to the frame of the car. It's fairly common with colder weather since the humidity goes down which makes it easier for static charges to build up.

My car has a 120V socket with which household appliances can be used, like ovens and waffle irons. '97 Dodge Caravan.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: MichaelD
I do an "Uncle Fester." I carry a 60W lightbulb with me wherever I go. When I sense the static electricity in the air, I put the light bulb in my mouth. When I touch a metal object, the electrical charge is drained by the lightbulb lighting up, instead of transferring from your hand/arm to the metal.

Try it...it works.

Won't you just zap yourself when you contact the lightbulb with your mouth?

 

[dighn]

try holding a key and use it to discharge yourself. the key has to be on you already or just pciking it up will shock you...

if all else fails, run a really fine wire from inside of your shoes to the underside

 

[Tavis]

Originally posted by: dighn
try holding a key and use it to discharge yourself. the key has to be on you already or just pciking it up will shock you...

if all else fails, run a really fine wire from inside of your shoes to the underside

I'm holding a key every time I get out of my car, that doesnt work. Running the wire might be a good idea though.. Have to try that one

 

[thomsbrain]

Probably your shoes. I find I get shocked badly whenever I wear my Nikes, but my Chuck Taylors and Doc Martins are static-free.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: MichaelD
I do an "Uncle Fester." I carry a 60W lightbulb with me wherever I go. When I sense the static electricity in the air, I put the light bulb in my mouth. When I touch a metal object, the electrical charge is drained by the lightbulb lighting up, instead of transferring from your hand/arm to the metal.

Try it...it works.

Won't you just zap yourself when you contact the lightbulb with your mouth?

Don't argue with Uncle Fester!! I'll go get the big vise thing....

 

[dighn]

Originally posted by: Tavis

Originally posted by: dighn
try holding a key and use it to discharge yourself. the key has to be on you already or just pciking it up will shock you...

if all else fails, run a really fine wire from inside of your shoes to the underside

I'm holding a key every time I get out of my car, that doesnt work. Running the wire might be a good idea though.. Have to try that one

if the charge is too much i guess using a key to discharge can't really help

and i read ur post again and runing a wire would not work either because the inside of the car would be insulated. so umm i dont think you really can do anything in that case except maybe making the inside of the car more humid (not a good idea?) or use some crazy and incovenient discharging ideas

 

[FenrisUlf]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: FenrisUlf

Originally posted by: Howard
Discharge yourself by putting your finger into your car's 120V socket.

Wow! What kind of car is that? Mine's 12v

All you have to do to ground your car is dangle a chain (use a smallish one, it's quieter) that just touches the ground when the car isn't moving. Make sure the other end is firmly attached to the frame of the car. It's fairly common with colder weather since the humidity goes down which makes it easier for static charges to build up.

My car has a 120V socket with which household appliances can be used, like ovens and waffle irons. '97 Dodge Caravan.

Well, that's not exactly common to every car. An oven and waffle iron? Are you a traveling bakery? And you can put your finger in it? Either you have reeeeeeeally skinny fingers or a very unsafe plug.