Arcing and sparking ...................

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Really bad static problem with my deck at the moment, could be the weather.... I have an old static removing device [ EARC ] but it is a bit feeble to be honest..

I have an old gun type one but it is now defunct I think, so what do others use and any advice on minimising the crackly menace?

I am getting fed up with the mat ending up getting put in the sleeve with the record

cheers, Steve.

 

[John Duncan]

Nagaoka inner sleeves and a carbon fibre brush here...

 

[seasiders rock]

straight to the bottom of the page, zerostat pistol.

used for over 20 years, it works, and when your feeling bored you can use it as a tazer and zap members of the family...

 

[Anonymous]

I have a zerostat type, the one that is defunct, I did try and zap my daughter with it but she is too strong for me now and also has the dog to set on me as well.....

I might invest in a new one.. [ see how much cack I sell on ebay this week hey?!!

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Has anyone come up with a static earthing device that works as the record goes round?

My stupid shoes are part of the problem so I am barefoot when doing the vinyl....

 

[John Duncan]

I always do the carbon brush thing while touching the spindle, which should be earthed, so taking the charge away irrespective of footwear...

 

[Anonymous]

JohnDuncan:I always do the carbon brush thing while touching the spindle, which should be earthed, so taking the charge away irrespective of footwear...

AHAAAAAAAAAA nice advice......

 

[Anonymous]

Earthing the vinyl with some wire and a crocodile clip works for me ......until it gets tangled up..

 

[Anonymous]

Would an earthed carbon brush lightly touching the vinyl as it goes round do it? Or would it actually induce a charge? I have definitely stopped wearing trainers in the house...at least it stops me getting charged up and shocked when I touch the turntable arm.... I suppose that indicates that the arm is earthed to a degree

 

[John Duncan]

letsannoytheneighbours:Would an earthed carbon brush lightly touching the vinyl as it goes round do it? Or would it actually induce a charge? I have definitely stopped wearing trainers in the house...at least it stops me getting charged up and shocked when I touch the turntable arm.... I suppose that indicates that the arm is earthed to a degree

If you're not earthed, you'll induce a charge. So touch something earthy (spindle, arm, another earthed electrical appliance like your amp) while you do it...