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Valued Member
United States
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This is kinda strange, but I wanted to bring it up because I only noticed that this started happening when I started CRH'ing. The last few weeks I have noticed that I am shocking people and getting shocked WAY more often that I used to. Is there any reason to think that there could be a connection with my CRH'ing and this abundance of static electricity? I've been handling a significant amount of pennies lately and I can't help but think maybe there is a connection (or I'm just losing my mind). Seriously though, I can't kiss my wife or kids or touch a doorknob without getting a jolt. Please tell me I'm not crazy.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1234 Posts |
I have a very fuzzy cat and this time ever year he not only has to be unhappy with the cabin fever but also the low humidity causes static shocks... when ever I pet him we both get shocks (just petting him I can feel little spears hitting my hand, tons of minor shocks), He's finally realized I'm not doing it on purpose. So it's most likely the weather to blame. Try to 'de-static' yourself by touching a doorknob or fridge/stove (stay away from the computers thou) or get a humidifier  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Please tell me I'm not crazy. Well...yes you are, you joined CCF. Looking at your location you probably have increased the heat in your house. This is an unusually year for cold from north to south. With the cold there is less humidity. I can't even kiss my wife, I get a shock on my nose. You need a humidifier.IMHO edit no two vowels together.
Edited by bpoc1
02/27/2014 5:11 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1234 Posts |
For the Jeff Foxworthy "Red Neck HOO-MID-I-FIR" just open the door and shovel the snow in from the drive way  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That happened to me when I started coin collecting, the more coins I bought, the more it happened. As it turned out, my ex-wife was was slowly electrocuting me during the night ......... I guess she just got impatient and just took all my coin buying money and left  |
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Valued Member
 United States
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Makes sense. I'm willing to accept the fact that it's caused by the unusually cold winter we're having this year in the south. I was beginning to think I was taking on the properties of the coin and becoming a new breed of super hero. Guess I can put that dream to rest now.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I just found out Tuesday, that you'll get one heck of a shock (repeatedly) while taking down "Statics" from the front of a store window. I had four to take down and replace for our monthly sales ad. The shocks were so strong that it was hurting my toes! I'm sure that this time of year just made the static shocks worse.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3486 Posts |
A possible solution:
I simmer water on the stove. Better than a humidifier since that spreads
minerals which create a white dust.
I've been doing this for years.
USE A TIMER!
Rinse the pots from time to time as that is where the minerals collect.
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Valued Member
United States
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Dry air is definitely a factor. Damp air can drain off some of the electric charge, but when it's dry the static builds up. The type of shoes you wear, and even your socks, can keep you from being grounded, too, and if you're shuffling around on carpet you can build up quite a charge.
I've seen a static charge build up so high that a spark will jump to the wiring of a light switch, and I often get zapped when adjusting the TV antenna for broadcast TV reception.
-Duncan
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I think you ARE a little crazy. Why? We ALL are. We would not be normal if we weren't.
As far as your cat is concerned:
ALL cats are a little crazy as well.
Correction: It is the DOGS that are all a bit crazy, most cats reserve the right to be a bit weird.
After touching down with your hand on your cat, scratch him VERY slowly and gently behind the ears or on the shoulder blades, with a cheesy smile on your face. ALL cats respond to this. Cheesy smiling is cat body language. You will find that it will lower the blood pressure in both of you.
Actually, most women respond to a little unexpected gentleness well. From a practical viewpoint it, this should be done often. ALSO good for lowering blood pressure and extending lifespan.
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02/27/2014 5:48 pm
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2448 Posts |
Gram used to put a pan of water on one of the heating grates during the winter. It helped in Rochester NY.
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