Static Shocks

[EvianBaby]

Why is it for the past 3 or 4 weeks I am constantly getting these little static shocks from almost everthing and everyone I touch?

[grasscarp]

can happen if you are wearing anything made from nylon

[rowanwitch]

New carpets? nylon or polyester undies?

[EvianBaby]

It seems to happen more often at work but nothings changed in the office. I guess some of the stuff I wear will have nylon in it but it's not like I wear the same outfit every day. It just seems odd it's happening so much.

[nungate]

This might sound a bit daft but, try touching something wooden or rubber or carrying something like that and when you stop moving touch that before touching anything else, it should help disippate the static build up

[EvianBaby]

I'll try and remember to do that Nungate. Everytime I open the filing cabinets it's followed by an 'oh bloody hell'. And the poor posty got a little wake up shock from me this morning.

[pdust]

you dont have shopping or anything in carrier bags do you? i used to work at a factory and we got belting static shocks regularly but we also got loads of little ones after handling the plastic bags we packed into

[B00]

Admit it Evian, you're wearing nylon nighties aren't you?

[EvianBaby]

Not really Pixi. I'm mostly just sitting on my bum at my desk all day. Will have to pay more attention when it happens to see if I can find a common link.

[EvianBaby]

Didn't think it would make a difference if I was wearing it under my normal clothes Boo. Saves getting changed properly in the morning ;)

[albaqwerty]

It's just your electric personality :)

[EvianBaby]

Ah yeah! Of course Alba ;)

[Clanad]

It's likely that you're experiencing colder weather and the heating system is drying out the air. Static electricity is more of a problem with drier conditions.

Did you ever notice the big fuel trucks (lorries? I'm in the U.S.)) that deliver the fuel to service stations? They always have a grounding chain hanging down some where on the truck to come into contact with the ground as they drive to eliminate static electricity. So... all you need to do is attach a chain to your leg and let it hang down enough to ground you to earth... simple no?

[pdust]

lol clanad i was going to suggest that... we were chained to the machines at one point to try to reduce it...

[Bbbananas]

I often get shocks getting out of my car. Now that's bizarre....

[Sammy48]

Me too, I get shocks when I go to shut my car door, and actually see a blue spark.

[Bbbananas]

Glad it's not just me then !

[sunny-dave]

This nylon thong really will have to go ....

[Hymie]

Static shocks are much more prevalent at this time of year due to the low humidity. At zero degrees Celsius (and below) the air cannot hold any moisture, and as a result any dampness which would otherwise prevent static build-up, is not present.

Although the type of material worn or that within the surroundings can exacerbate static generation – it can be difficult to eliminate.

To those who suffer shocks when alighting from a vehicle – grab hold of something conductive (a door frame, even the ignition barrel) while exiting. Any static will be dissipated as it is being generated – thereby avoiding the shock that occurs due to the sudden discharge of the charge that has been allowed to build-up.

[EvianBaby]

Looks like i will either have to invest in some sort of chain or start going round knickerless the ;)