[TenTec] Electric safety

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

On Thu, 2010-02-18 at 23:56 -0500, Phil Sussman wrote:
> Notwithstanding the dangers involved concerning the transfer of voltage 
> from equipment to you, there is also the inverse to consider. That is,
> the transfer of voltage from you into the equipment.
> 
> It works both ways! I'm speaking, of course, of ESD (Electro Static
> Discharge) the silent killer of many modern microelectronic circuits.
> So, while you take care when in the presence of voltage for your own
> protection, also take care NOT to discharge yourself into your equipment.
> The human body, or metal, or carbon, can easily transfer 20 KV or more
> into delicate circuits with a quick little low current static discharge.
> Results of that quick spark can be instant or merely shorten equipment 
> life drastically.
> 
> I heartily suggest brushing up on ESD before you open that equipment
> cover.
> 
> Just a thought!
> 
> 73 de Phil - N8PS
> 
At least avoid wearing polyester and acrylic and working on a wool
carpet in the winter without lots of antistatic spray on the carpet nd
whole house humidifiction while wearing only cotton clothes. Ground your
self before touching circuits and each time you move.

Gerald J.