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Anti-static wrist strap

  • 02-03-2004 10:17am
    #1
    Da Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭


    Anyone know where I can get one in Dublin SE? I presume this is far too technical for CompuStore.


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  • #2
    egan007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭egan007


    maplin in blanchardstown -
    have been working with h/w for years - never needed one


  • #3
    leeroybrown
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,563 ✭✭✭leeroybrown


    I only actually know one person who ever damaged computer hardware with static (and he's the dark destroyer of tech and would have found another way to damage it anyway). And I know a _lot_ of people who have done a _lot_ of computer/equipment work.

    If you're doing a lot of computer maintenance/building or are working with sensitive electronic equipment then a strap is worthwhile otherwise simple stuff like touching the back of the PSU before unplugging the PC will do.

    Maplin or Peats will no doubt have what you're looking for. Dunno where else.


  • #4
    Bu11et_Proof
    Closed Accounts Posts: 163 ✭✭Bu11et_Proof


    yeah like leeroy said if you just leave the psu pluged in but not on and just touch the frame of the case before touching any hardware will get rid of any electrical charge.


  • #5
    Da Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭Da Man


    I don't want to be picky or anything, but is Blanchardstown in Dublin SE?

    Maplin or Peats will take me hours to get to so I'd rather not.

    I'm building a PC from scratch. I suppose I can just plug in the PSU and touch it.


  • #6
    aaf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,098 ✭✭✭aaf


    If you're in the city centre at all, I bought a Belkin one in http://www.itdirect.ie/ on Parliament Street for under €6.


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  • #7
    Big Chief
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,754 ✭✭✭Big Chief


    blanchardstown is in dublin west


  • #8
    leeroybrown
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,563 ✭✭✭leeroybrown


    Any earthed surface should suffice.

    In most modern houses the radiators are fully earthed.


  • #9
    CyberGhost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,558 ✭✭✭CyberGhost


    just touch the metal before working with your pc, i bought one in maplin, they are very good for stuff like that


  • #10
    savemejebus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,661 ✭✭✭savemejebus


    PC World also do anti-static straps for €4


  • #11
    Ferror
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 455 ✭✭Ferror


    Why not just go for the quick & cheap solution. strip a wire and either wrap it around your wrist (copper isn't advisable) and attach the other end to either your radiator (all are earthed btw) or the case when plugged in. You could even be fancy and attach the wire to a metal watch or some such...

    Go on, be a cheap bum like me.
    ;>


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