Didn't they used to sell ground straps that hung from maybe the
rear axle to the road to discharge static? Used 'em on big gasoline
haulers as I remember. If you could find 'em might they help?
chuck
Geoff Branch wrote:
> Did you just get new tires? I read somewhere that the newer tires are
> better insulators than the old. Make sure you ground yourself on the frame
> at the door when exiting at a gas station! There have been several
> instances of pretty good bangs when the grounding is at the fuel filler. By
> the way, my '93 Taurus has always done this BIG TIME. I just carry a cat to
> discharge against...thought you cat lovers would like that.
>
> Geoff Branch
> '74 Meejut No Sparks
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <richard.arnold@juno.com>
> To: <mgs@autox.team.net>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, November 05, 1999 7:39 AM
> Subject: Off Topic -- Static Electricity
>
> > OK, I know this is off topic, but....
> >
> > The BarcaLounger on Wheels ('86 Ford Crown Vickie) has developed some
> > shocking behavioral problems, literally.
> >
> > Over the last couple of months (as the weather gets drier), I develop a
> > charge of what I assume is static electricity which discharges when I get
> > out and put my hand on the door (grounding myself). This occurs whether
> > it was a short or long drive (five minutes to an hour or longer), but
> > doesn't happen during damp weather.
> >
> > I'm a little tired of getting zapped, but have never ran into this
> > problem before. Does anyone have any suggestions?
> >
> > Rich
> > Council Bluffs, Iowa
> >
> > '74.5 RB MGB "Miss Maggie"
> > '79 Midget "Miss Molly"
> > '86 Ford Crown Victoria LTD "BarcaLounger on Wheels"
> >
> > richard.arnold@juno.com or rdarnold@neonramp.com
> >
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