frecuently i get shok by static when i got out of the car, what can i do?
2006-12-05 18:32:53 · 6 answers · asked by Smooth virus 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
You can wear leather gloves. You can also install anti-static devices on your door knob, problem is, most being sold are for hotel and bedroom doors. You can make one of you own, that is, ground the door knob. If you happen to have a metal rod with an insulating handle with you everytime you open a door, make the rod touch the door knob, and connect this to the ground. The would be "grounding" the door that will take away most of its charge. In short, the rod replaces you.
2006-12-05 18:36:35 · answer #1 · answered by pecier 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The static is caused by the accumulation of charge on your body when your clothing rubs against the upholstery of your car seat while getting out of the car. When there is humidity in the air, this charge tends to dissipate and you don't get a shock. But the charge accumulates in dry air.
My solution has been to firmly hold the metal part of the car door while getting out. This will discharge the static while it is being generated. You need a tight grasp, because the car paint is an insulator and works against you.
Another solution that would work, but one I've never seen done in a car, is to wear a wrist strap of the type used in electronic labs when working on computers and other static-sensitive equipment. The wrist strap has a wire attached to it that is connected to a grounding point, which would be your car chassis. You could take it off after you get out of the car. The reference below shows one made by 3M:
2006-12-05 22:52:03 · answer #2 · answered by Tech Dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not get a static charge when leaving your vehicle, what you have is a earth leakage somewhere, probably a headlight or indicator light. Check your battery harness too, there maybe a loose connection somewhere. Failing that, take the vehicle to an auto electrician and have him run a meter over it. Have a good day!
2006-12-05 21:28:45 · answer #3 · answered by wheeliebin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's actually the car that is holding a charge. go down to your local auto parts store, get a grounding strip and install it on your car. You will never be shocked again.
2006-12-05 18:39:27 · answer #4 · answered by warlok1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally like static....ther are the low probablity health concerns.
but i used to sit aroudn and zap myself with tesla coils.
Its like a sting, but not a pain......weird sensation. i like it.
2006-12-05 18:54:30 · answer #5 · answered by My name is not bruce 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make the air moist.
2006-12-05 18:36:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋