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How do i remove static from my body?

I have a little business selling used PC components online so I handle the components with my hands. I'm afraid of killing the parts with static built up in my body.

I've heard that touching the screws on power outlets or anything metal releases static is that true?

Update:

I already have a wired anti static strap but I have to be connected to a PSU.

I want to know other alternatives.

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    ESD is a major thing when handling electrical components. I currently work as a repair technician for Samsung and I have to wear a grounded wrist strap, a pair of ESD conductive gloves, a ESD shirt and ESD foot straps as well as in a ESD safety zone. Avoid static objects eg. paper, carpet... A ESD table mat would be good for extra protection when putting down these components. Hope this helps you.

    Source(s): Samsung Technician - ESD Trained.
  • Norm F
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    To discharge static in your body you have to contact to earth/ground. just connecting to metal if it isn't grounded will not discharge you if, in fact your are charged.

    Static is more likely in a dry atmosphere.

    Once discharged unless you move around you are very unlikely to become re charged.

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    As an automotive technician that works with computers a lot I wear a ground strap around my wrist.

  • 7 years ago

    You can buy a grounding wrist strap at radio Shack

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    That is strange. I don't know keep a dry sheet around and run it on you? I use them for my hair all the time or when I am shocking people to the touch

  • ?
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    non powdered rubber gloves

    and occasionall touching metal is true

  • 7 years ago

    Any chance You can Mist Your Face, Hair & Hands with a little water- a few Times a Day ?! THAT could Solve Your Problem. :)

  • 7 years ago

    simply ground yourself to any piece of metal, avoid carpets, avoid wool things, run a humidifier if necessary, etc.

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