Fred, N3CSY wrote: Various outfits sell anti-static pads, wrist straps, wrist straps with series megohm protection - but none ever mention where these devices are supposed to pick up a reliable earth ground? Or don't they need one? I don't think one can rely on their house wiring to find a reliable un-connected earth ground.
----------------------------------- I use the power mains safety ground. All of the electronics lab benches I've used in various companies rely on the mains ground. If you are unsure of your mains ground, you can buy a very inexpensive outlet tester at most hardware stores. It'll tell you whether your outlet safety ground is connected and whether the outlet is wired correctly. The latter can be important if you have any two-wire equipment that does not use the safety ground. Ron AC7AC _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
