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Static Electricity
I get electric shocks in cold weather when I get out of the car and touch the door handles.
Someone told me I can earth myself to stop this happening. I've forgotten how.
Can someone remind me please?
Thank You!
Someone told me I can earth myself to stop this happening. I've forgotten how.
Can someone remind me please?
Thank You!
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Holding the key in your hand, touch the tip of the key to the offending surface. This will allow the static charge to dissipate through the tip of the key rather than the tip of your fingers. Once the potential difference in charge between you and the car or whatever has been neutralized it will be safe to make direct contact without the fear of a static shock. You must use a metal key, holding the plastic or paint coated part of a key may not work.
The key will not feel a thing, I promise!
This method should only be used for static discharge. Do not attempt this if an electrical wire is touching your car!
The key will not feel a thing, I promise!
This method should only be used for static discharge. Do not attempt this if an electrical wire is touching your car!