Over the past few months, I have been getting shocked more and more often due to static electricity with increasingly stronger shocks. I thought it might have to do with a change in the weather, but this has been going on for weeks now. I get substantial shocks about 8 or more times a day. Some of them are loud enough that my coworkers hear it (they think it's funny), and some of them are strong enough to actually be visible. I don't know how to stop it. It's starting to get painful and my heart jumps each time, which I doubt is good for me long-term. Some people say it's due to walking on carpet. But I don't drag my feet. I have gotten shocked while on carpeting, but also after I've been on linoleum or even a metal floor for long periods. Every time I get out of my car I can't shut the door unless I push on the window, since for some reason the car seems to give me really strong shocks. If anyone can help (especially about the car - those are the worst!), I'd appreciate it. Anyone else have this problem?
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One more reason I hate the cold weather. I always get shocked when touching anything metal from November - February. I have no idea as to the chemistry / physics of it, but cold weather seems to build up a lot of static electricity in my body.
You just answered your own question... Static electricity shocking is much stronger in drier conditions. The inside of your car and your house are climate controlled with less humidity than outside, thus the shocks...Houston is also drier during Fall and Winter than during Summer, thus more shocks. All you have to do is touch something before you touch the metal. Instead of the rapid exchange of electrons resulting in a shock, you can rub off a few electrons from your fingertips by touching another surface, alleviating the static. This used to happen all the time when I was at my old job. All the doors had metal door handles, and I was getting shocked. Then, I started to touch the door before the handle and it stopped.
I tried that by touching the dashboard of the car and the divider between the seats, but it didn't help. I'll touch a surface, and in less than a minute I'll get shocked again by the same surface. Any suggestions on what to paw before I touch any part of the frame? Thanks for your input. SJC, I wear sneakers most of the time.
After you get out of the car, brush your hand against the outside of the door window, then close the door. It has to be pretty much immediate. If you touch the dashboard, you can still build up electrons while getting out of the car. Just the simple act of getting in and out of the car can build up enough electrons to cause a shock. This is why you hear stories of people getting blown up while filling their cars up with gas...
Yo, so think about it this way, static electicity is built up potential in your body that wants to be grounded through the path of least resistance. So if you touch a conductor, the charges will jump and you will receive a shock. So you need to touch something that's not a conductor. Whenever you think you are going to get shocked, just reach down and touch the ground or the wall if you are inside. Unless you have stainless steel walls. If this still doesn't work... then I don't know what to tell you.
For some reason, this thread is cracking me up. I understand that this shock can be a nuisance, and yes, I have experienced these shock episodes, but I always laughed about it. I then would try to shock Tara and anyone that was around me. I had a blast with my newfound powers!!!
Unfortunately, many of the walls where I work are made of a conductor. I've gotten a majority of the shocks from brushing up against the wall. Maybe I should get me a walking stick.
"Certain synthetic rubber soles on shoes create a lot of static electricity. Experiment with different shoes." Dealing with Static Electricity
That link is awesome. Some gems: "Keep your hands moisturized before you touch the kitty." "You can experiment with different types of moisturizers and in different locations." ROTFLMAO!!!!! Actually, this looks like it might be practical for me: "Another way is to use a ring or a key and touch something metal" Thanks!
I was actually curious about you, A-Train, what your day job is and how you manage to be so damn funny, and I really mean it. I was thinking, could it be that that guy is a really serious-looking accountant that never smiles or laughs or is he really in some kind of job where his talent to deliver the punchline is valuable. Just nosy, as always.
Make a hat out of aluminum foil and wear it. It also keeps the government control waves from affecting you. jk
