Thread: Anti Static straps? Thoughts...

Anti-static strips? Chains? My God, how old are you lot? I am 78 and can barely remember them.

But but but, here was something comforting about the chain rattling on the tarmac as the tanker went past. It can't be that may years ago can it?

Lol, but,
Can't think of a conductive thing to touch prior to exiting the Disco before getting out.
The "Chrome" door handle is insulated, the gear stick under the knob is insulated, apart from bending down and tapping the bolt that holds the seat in place prior to exit, i cannot think of a place that requires my delicate attention so that I may safely exit the disco..
Anyway, first world problem and all that...

Originally Posted by V8Ian

From my time in the fuel game, research indicated that women get zapped more often than men. The reasoning was :
1. Women wear more synthetic clothing, likely to create/store static electricity.
2. Women tend to exit a vehicle holding a purse or handbag and try to avoid touching the vehicle, to avoid getting dirty......................................

In the days of yore the third reason might have been 'because they deserve it'.

It's really good these days that no one even thinks like that any more. Weve moved on !

DL

Originally Posted by 16PMark

Lol, but,
Can't think of a conductive thing to touch prior to exiting the Disco before getting out.
The "Chrome" door handle is insulated, the gear stick under the knob is insulated, apart from bending down and tapping the bolt that holds the seat in place prior to exit, i cannot think of a place that requires my delicate attention so that I may safely exit the disco..
Anyway, first world problem and all that...

Do you have side steps?

Originally Posted by 4bee

But but but, here was something comforting about the chain rattling on the tarmac as the tanker went past. It can't be that may years ago can it?

I don't recall them. Did the trucks have pneumatic tyres?
Modern tankers have earthed discharge hoses.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Do you have side steps?

I have a pair of factory ones that I haven't fitted yet, yes....they're covered in rubber though (or something equivalent too)....
Should I get my left handed screw driver ready?? Or do I need the right handed shifter??

One of my earliest memories is of seeing chains hanging down under the rear of cars. They were taken over by rubber straps, which I have not seen since the 1960s.