Best way to remove static while reloading

[Rotag01]

I did a basic search but did not come up with any solutions that were workable

I can not be the only one with a static problem. I have heard of dryer sheets what else will work to remove static.

 

[PhilKeil]

I use the dryer sheets. Works for me.

 

[golong]

I suggest finding the source. If you are just talking about new plastic, wash it with warm water and dish soap.

Sometimes it is the dumbest things that cause static. I have a pair of moccasins that have a lining that for whatever reason create a charge. Sometimes I can turn on a touch lamp just by getting within 6" of it. Needless to say, I don't wear them at the bench.

 

[Terry]

Dryer sheets and these...

https://www.google.com/search?q=cli...0KHTPZC2QQ9QEwEHoECAEQBg#imgrc=FW7q52vz_jZrTM:

 

[OldManTA]

Wipe down with Static Guard aerosol spray on a cotton cloth. This was a tip in one of Herman Salazar's articles. It works. I use Lee powder dispensers and the static electricity can build up in the plastic hopper plus all the other plastic items in the chain--drop tube, funnel, balance body, etc.
Spray on the cloth and allow to dry somewhat. Then wipe down all the above items and you will not have drift problems(or much fewer). You will know when you need to reapply.
Tom Alves

 

[johara1]

Ground it..... jim

 

[Rotag01]

I seem to build static
Thanks for the tips

 

[jrm850]

One of these wrapped around your hopper might help...

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Ground wire

 

[Adam in WI]

Are we taking static on everything, or just powder dispensers? I noticed my chargemaster likes to clump even extruded powders from time to time. Could the unit simply have a ground wire run?

 

[F Class John]

I use one of these types of anti-static pads under my auto-tricklers. i have it clipped to a ground. I also have an anti-static mat I stand on. Like others above I also wipe out any plastic parts with dryer sheets when they’re new.

 

[J F Johannes]

I use one of these types of anti-static pads under my auto-tricklers. i have it clipped to a ground. I also have an anti-static mat I stand on. Like others above I also wipe out any plastic parts with dryer sheets when they’re new.

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John, do you have a link to where you bought that mat. Amazon has zillions of these things, hard to choose. Also, a link to your videos would be cool.
Thx, Jim

 

[F Class John]

John, do you have a link to where you bought that mat. Amazon has zillions of these things, hard to choose. Also, a link to your videos would be cool.
Thx, Jim

I actually got mine at a local electronics store however this one is pretty much the same as I have. I just cut it down to fit.
StarTech.com Anti-Static Mat - 25" x 27.5" Electrical Grounding Desk Pad - For Home or Work - Beige (M3013) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009XT3H/?tag=accuratescom-20

Here’s a video that shows a few things but it also show my static mat and how I use it when I had one auto-trickler but I have the same set up with my two auto-trickler setups.

 

[NorCalMikie]

Move to Florida. It's wet there. Moldy, maybe but I bet no static electricity problem.

 

[C.E.Smith043]

Humidifier in the room

 

[Rotag01]

Humidifier in the room

I am stuck in the garage

 

[NorCalMikie]

I seem to build static

You're grounded!!
Used Dryer sheets work AND a small strip in the powder plastic barrel may also help. Anything's worth a try.

 

[natdscott]

Move to Florida. It's wet there. Moldy, maybe but I bet no static electricity problem.

We yankees have no choice but to gently mist all of our powder with water.

 

[dskogman]

Anti static gun

Milty 5036694022153 Zerostat 3 Anti-Static Gun, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033SHDSS/?tag=accuratescom-20

 

[OldManTA]

Move to Florida. It's wet there. Moldy, maybe but I bet no static electricity problem.

Yeah, but the dry wood termites will eat your loading bench out from under you!!!
TA