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Grounding

joolsveer · 2008-10-28 08:36:38

I am converting my attic to a room that I want to use for working on PCs. I want to minimise the effects of static electricity. Should I use vinyl flooring or laminate rather than carpet? If possible I would prefer carpet as it would reduce the noise. How would I go about grounding myself and my workbench? All advice…

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28-10-2008 9:36am

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I am converting my attic to a room that I want to use for working on PCs. I want to minimise the effects of static electricity. Should I use vinyl flooring or laminate rather than carpet? If possible I would prefer carpet as it would reduce the noise.

How would I go about grounding myself and my workbench? All advice gratefully received.

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#2 28-10-2008 12:43pm
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Vinyl on carpet would be the best of both worlds. To ground yoruself you can simply run some cable from the bench to a radiator or copper pipe in the house.

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