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Started by proteus, 11/30/2006 03:26PM
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Posted 11/30/2006 03:26PM | Edited 11/30/2006 03:37PM Opening Post
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I used to use a static gun on my albums before playing them. Shoot them with a static gun, blow the dust off with a duster and play. Now you folks in humid environments are asking, what's static?

Has anyone tried this on mirrors or correctors? I didn't know they still made this particular (get it?) model, but I plan on buying one and trying it on my corrector. Couple of shots and blow.

http://www.2spi.com/catalog/photo/zerostat.shtml

edit: I happened to look at another site that uses a nuclear type tip with air, forget that. Read what they use for that since it's currently in the news (you already guessed it).
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Joe, is is STATIC or ANTI-STATIC? :S
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Well alright, Joe. I've got one.
I bought my Zero-Stat way back in the 70's.
Works quite well for the intended purpose,
though I haven't worked it into my astro activities yet.
I've still got about 12 linear feet of vinyl on the shelf, too.
At least they're not 78's! wink
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Joe Conway said:

I used to use a static gun on my albums before playing them. Shoot them with a static gun, blow the dust off with a duster and play. Now you folks in humid environments are asking, what's static?

Has anyone tried this on mirrors or correctors? I didn't know they still made this particular (get it?) model, but I plan on buying one and trying it on my corrector. Couple of shots and blow.

http://www.2spi.com/catalog/photo/zerostat.shtml

edit: I happened to look at another site that uses a nuclear type tip with air, forget that. Read what they use for that since it's currently in the news (you already guessed it).

O.K. Joe,
I live in Colorado and the present humidity is less than 5% so static can be a problem.
I took my 1970's version Zero-Stat and tested it on a couple mirrors. !st it's not excactly normal for my mirrors to have a static charge but by holding the edge and rubbing my feet on the carpet I can build a decent charge up in the mirror.
Yes, the Zero-Stat does elminate the static charge just like it does on a record. I can also tell you just letting the mirror sit for awhile causes the static charge to disapate.
My suggestion is to save the $110.00 dollar. Just let you mirror sit untouched for about 30 minutes accomplishes the same thing.
Clear Skies, Bill
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