Mix a solution of 1 part DOWNY fabric softener and 1 part water. Put it
in a spray bottle and mist the carpet. You may need to mist the plastic
chair pad as well. This should take care of the static issue for quite
some time. If it returns, mist it again.
73
Bob, K4TAX
On 3/15/2018 1:52 PM, [email protected] wrote:
Message: 23
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 18:42:09 +0000
From: "Larry (K8UT)"<[email protected]>
To: "Chuck Milam, N9KY"<[email protected]>, "Elecraft Mail List"
<[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Static Discharge Through K-Pod
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Chuck,
I had this problem in my carpeted shack with a desk chair rolling around
on a vinyl chair pad. After a little testing I determined that the metal
case of the K-Pod is not grounded.
The KPod uses a straight-through 6 conductor cable with identical RJ
connectors on each end. I built a slightly longer cable for my KPod,
using 6 conductors of a stranded 8 conductor flat ethernet wire. A 7th
conductor provides chassis ground from the K3 to the metal case of the
KPod.
I have had zero issues since grounding the K-Pod case.
-larry (K8UT)
------ Original Message ------
From: "Chuck Milam, N9KY"<[email protected]>
To: "Elecraft Mail List"<[email protected]>
Sent: 2018-03-15 11:08:03
Subject: [Elecraft] Static Discharge Through K-Pod
Greetings, All!
I'm getting static electricity shocks through my K-Pod case, and I need
some suggestions for mitigation.
Background: I keep my K-Pod on my operating desk just to the right of
the
shack computer mouse. I've noticed when I walk over to the desk and
grab
the mouse, the K-Pod will beep. Further investigation shows I'm
getting
static electricity discharge from my finger through the K-Pod, this
morning
I even noticed an arc from my pinky finger to the K-Pod case. When the
K-Pod beeps, the D1 and D2 lights will cycle.
The shack is carpeted, and I have a rolling chair on one of those
plastic
chair mats (which can probably go away if necessary,) I suspect that
mat is
probably contributing to the static problem.
Obviously, I don't want static electricity discharging through my K-Pod
and
then through my K3. I'd welcome any ideas for static mitigation
strategies. I was thinking some sort of grounded mouse/keyboard mat,
which
used to be more common, but seem hard to find these days.
73,
Chuck Milam, N9KY
[email protected]
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Message: 24
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:52:00 -0500
From: James Wilson<[email protected]>
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Static Discharge Through K-Pod
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Chuck,
I'm also in an area of low humidity and such static discharges
are a problem. I have everything grounded together and a small
patch of aluminum foil connected with a 1 megohn resistor. After
a trip across the carpet and before touching anything, I touch the
foil. The resistor prevents a spark but discharges the charge. That
may be worth a try for you.
Jim - W4RKS
---------------------
I'm getting static electricity shocks through my K-Pod case, and I need
some suggestions for mitigation.
Background: I keep my K-Pod on my operating desk just to the right of the
shack computer mouse. I've noticed when I walk over to the desk and grab
the mouse, the K-Pod will beep.
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