for the past few days every time I touch something, I get or give a shock. The lightswitch, touch the animal, the tv, my mom, my daughter. its really starting to get annoying. Any reason why Im suddenly so electric?
2007-04-12 04:45:08 · 20 answers · asked by arae8419 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
while i kinda like the super powers answer lol....i know better.
I just thought it was odd for it to last for so many days. Its starting to hurt. Its been pretty rainy here lately, not really dry, so it just seemed odd.
2007-04-12 05:01:46 · update #1
It's the weather. Dry weather makes you get more staticky when you rub against stuff. Here's a wiki link if you want to read about how it happens.
2007-04-12 04:47:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With carpet used in more homes, along with better insulation and heating, static electricity may be more noticeable.
It's affected by the face fiber of the carpet, construction of the carpet, the backing, type of cushion under the carpet and the kind of floor.
The amount of moisture in the air and, consequently, the face yarns is a major factor in determining if someone is going to get shocked after walking over a carpet.
Static electricity may be noticeable and then it will disappear. It may or may not return. The reason it disappeared is the change of some variable. It could be a change in the type of shoe soles or the carpet has been soiled.
The static electricity on a dirty carpet is less than on a clean one. However, humidity is probably the biggest factor that produces the change.
Moisture in the air will be absorbed by the carpet fibers. The moisture in the fibers is important as the moisture will help to dissipate the electrical charge. If there is sufficient moisture present there will not be enough charge built up to produce a shock.
The earliest method used to control static was to place pans of water on the stove or radiators. Moisture is added to some heating systems today by placing a humidifier on the furnace. If sufficient water is added to the air, it will eliminate the static problem but too much moisture can produce a condensation problem on window glass in the colder climates.
Another method is to spray the carpet surface with an antistatic agent. It is not a permanent treatment as it is slowly removed by the soles of the shoes. If these agents are sprayed in the fall, they will probably be effective until spring. This is the normal season of low humidity and most problems with static electricity.
If static becomes noticeable before spring, then the traffic areas can be retreated. Some of the antistatic agents are sticky and will cause dirt to adhere to the carpet. A carpet retailer should be able to supply an antistatic agent that will not accelerate soiling.
Carpet and rugs can be purchased with special fibers or treatments built into them which will eliminate the static electricity problem.
2007-04-12 11:50:03 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the humidity is low, it might be helpful to use a skin moisturizer. Also where 100% wool or cotton clothes.
There is a theory that people with an overly acidic system are more prone to building up charges. Carbonated drinks put more acid into your bloodstream. You can get some pH strips of paper to test how acidic your saliva is. Then try to neutralize or make your system more alkaline. Bicarbonate of soda can temporarily make your system more alkaline. You could try that to see if it helps.
Finally, use a metal object such as a key or ring to touch doorknobs and such. The spark will go from a metal to metal.
2007-04-12 11:48:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course you already know it's static electricity. Probably generated whiole you move about - but if EVERYBODY in th ehouse is experiencing it as much as you, there could be additional possibilities.
Top reduce it, try:
1. wearing different shoes (or none at all), esp. avoid rubber soles.
2. avoid polyester, rayon or silk of all kinds - stick with cotton.
3. lots of moisturizer on your hands
4. remove carpeting from your home, and see if it is any better in other homes.
Be darn sure to be careful when refilling your petrol tank. A spark could light you up like a candle..
2007-04-14 16:55:37 · answer #4 · answered by Richard of Fort Bend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Static electricity usually forms from rubbing up against things such as wool or cotton which gives you a positive charge. Have you recently gotten a woolen blanket for your bed? or have you been wearing any cotton or wool to bed?
2007-04-12 11:49:49 · answer #5 · answered by Alan D. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its from the dry weather to make it stop get a spray bottle and put a couple of drops of conditioner and fill it with water and shake well then spray it on ur hands lightly and rub it in it always works
2007-04-12 11:50:14 · answer #6 · answered by _Lost_Cause_ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's due to low humidity in the houseand the clothes you are wearing and the rugs you're probably working on. It happens more when the heat in the house is on.
2007-04-12 11:48:00 · answer #7 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i depends on what clothes you wear, if u rub your feet on the carpet then you touch something you will get shocked........if it's really dry in the house sometimes that happens..............
2007-04-12 11:48:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe the air in your house is on the dry side, try putting in a humidifier to add some moisture too the air.
2007-04-12 11:47:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine named Peter Griffen went through the same thing a couple of weeks ago, only he thought it was a super power. Ha! Man, does he crack me up...
2007-04-12 11:50:10 · answer #10 · answered by yalc27 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋