static electricity

Collapse
This topic is closed.
X
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • dharris
    Member
    • Apr 2006
    • 58
    #1

    static electricity

    OK guys and gals, I live in a very dry climate which tends to produce tons of static electricity.
    Problem I'm having is,
    I have two dog kennels in my front room, sometimes when I get up off my couch and go to let the dogs out, the static electricity is causing my volume on my TV to go extremely loud. This does not happen when I have my receiver turned on and my TV speakers off. Anyone know how this is happening?

    Thanks,
    Don
    TV - Mitsubishi 52" HDTV WD-52526
    A/V Receiver - NAD T753
    DVD - Denon HDMI 557
    HD Source - Dish Network VIP622 DVR
    Speakers,
    Main - B&W DM602 S3
    CC - B&W LCR60 S3
    Rear - B&W DM600 S3
    Sub - Def Tech PRO Sub 100 TL
    2 Chan Audio
    Amp - Rotel RB-870BX
    CD - Rotel930AX
    Speakers - MB Quart QLS530
    Sub - Def Tech PRO Sub 100 TL
    Tags: None
      • Bottom
    • Arneson
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2006
      • 240
      #2
      Sure thing, first you need a wand made of copper,
      wire this to the ground prong of the nearest outlet and keep it in one hand.
      Just drop it if actually want the volume.
      By the way you should make a movie of that.
      Jim
        • Bottom

        Comment

        • dharris
          Member
          • Apr 2006
          • 58
          #3
          Originally posted by Arneson
          Sure thing, first you need a wand made of copper,
          wire this to the ground prong of the nearest outlet and keep it in one hand.
          Just drop it if actually want the volume.
          By the way you should make a movie of that.
          What???
          TV - Mitsubishi 52" HDTV WD-52526
          A/V Receiver - NAD T753
          DVD - Denon HDMI 557
          HD Source - Dish Network VIP622 DVR
          Speakers,
          Main - B&W DM602 S3
          CC - B&W LCR60 S3
          Rear - B&W DM600 S3
          Sub - Def Tech PRO Sub 100 TL
          2 Chan Audio
          Amp - Rotel RB-870BX
          CD - Rotel930AX
          Speakers - MB Quart QLS530
          Sub - Def Tech PRO Sub 100 TL
            • Bottom

            Comment

            • Kevin P
              Member
              • Aug 2000
              • 10808
              #4
              I wouldn't recommend wiring yourself to any prong (even the ground prong) on the electrical outlet. If the outlet is wired incorrectly, it could be deadly.

              Instead, invest in a humidifier. Humidity reduces static, and makes your home more comfortable as well.

              Alternatively, touch a doorknob or a metal grounded object before touching your equipment.

              Static Guard (the spray) can help as well.
                • Bottom

                Comment

                • Arneson
                  Senior Member
                  • Jan 2006
                  • 240
                  #5
                  I'm sorry, Please pay no attention to me.
                  I was up late last night watching Twilight Zone episodes.
                  Jim
                    • Bottom

                    Comment

                    • Race Car Driver
                      Super Senior Member
                      • Mar 2005
                      • 1537
                      #6
                      Dharris, same here. Last few weeks im getting shocked everytime i touch my cabinet or any equipment.

                      I hate winter
                      B&W
                        • Bottom

                        Comment

                        • Snap
                          Super Senior Member
                          • Feb 2005
                          • 1295
                          #7
                          Hey also check your HVAC controls. I just found out that my HVAC system can set humidity levels? Got to call the AC dude back cause I already forgot how to do it, but that is what he told me my system would do. I saw him set it in my house. He set it to 56% RH.

                          I wonder just how many of us has these kinds of things in our homes and have NO idea that they are there.
                          The Bitterness of poor quality last longer than the joy of low prices.
                            • Bottom

                            Comment

                            • Azeke
                              Super Senior Member
                              • Mar 2003
                              • 2123
                              #8
                              Humidifier is the definitive solution, either a standalone, or one that connects to your furnance. I have the latter to minimize static electricity, and dry air throughout my home.

                              Peace and blessings,

                              Azeke
                                • Bottom

                                Comment

                                Previous template Next
                                Working...
                                Searching...Please wait.
                                An unexpected error was returned: 'Your submission could not be processed because you have logged in since the previous page was loaded.

                                Please push the back button and reload the previous window.'
                                An unexpected error was returned: 'Your submission could not be processed because the token has expired.

                                Please push the back button and reload the previous window.'
                                An internal error has occurred and the module cannot be displayed.
                                There are no results that meet this criteria.
                                Search Result for "|||"