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Anti-static mats....where to get?

  • 16-08-2008 2:00pm
    #1
    jwb1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 205 ✭✭


    Anybody have any idea where I can get an anti-static mat for my home office? I do fair bit of messing around with the PC innards and would like to get one of these to put under the office chair to avoid any static mishaps.

    Preferably somewhere in the Cork area. Haven't gone traipsing around any of the PC/furniture stores yet....want to see if somebody out there can shortcut my way to this!

    Ta!


Comments

  • #2
    Overheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    much more straightforward to get the wristband to be honest:

    http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=317429

    used by PC parts manufactuerers the world over.

    of course my old system was an aluminum case so it was never really an issue.


  • #3
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    I usually build on a table near a radiator and touch it every so often


  • #4
    daftdave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,082 ✭✭✭daftdave


    http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5451


    this one is a good bit cheaper but takes about 2 weeks to arrive

    no shipping costs either


  • #5
    Nonmonotonic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 422 ✭✭Nonmonotonic


    It is pointless putting the mat under your chair, wrist strap is a better option. If you do buy a mat it is better to put it on the bench you do you 'messing' on. Remember the mat or strap should connect to earth via suitable size resistor to prevent accidental electocution (usualy built into shop bought ones). Might be an idea to buy something like this if you are serious about antistaticness.


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