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Isn't that why you don't see many Traffic Wardens directing traffic any more as they could just point a finger at a car and sent 1000s of volts shooting out of the end of their finger towards anyone who abused them?
If you check out the causes of static you will find that you can generate a few K volts just by waving your arms in the air !.
 
Well, since the fall of the Empire the Emperor has to work!

Isn't that why you don't see many Traffic Wardens directing traffic any more as they could just point a finger at a car and sent 1000s of volts shooting out of the end of their finger towards anyone who abused them?
 
I was changing emg lights in a residential home a few months back . i was getting a healthy sock when pressing the down button on the lift. So I walked about scuffing my shoes on the floor then holding a 8w lamp touched the lift and the lamp lit every time. Made us all chuckle
 
The most likely explanation is that they are buildig a static charge,
then they touch some thing that is earthed ( metal switch plate )
and thus receive a tingle.
The solution is to change the metal switshs to plastic
so no more earthing thru switch plate.
Or change the carpet !
 
The most likely explanation is that they are buildig a static charge,
then they touch some thing that is earthed ( metal switch plate )
and thus receive a tingle.
The solution is to change the metal switshs to plastic
so no more earthing thru switch plate.
Or change the carpet !
thinkher nylon carpet is worn out by now. thread is 7 years old.
 
Naa perfect weather for it Cold and dry , got a belt sliding out of car at fuel station Monday.
tht's easilycured. static strap from underbody to road. any motor accessory shop.i've used one and they do work.
 

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