Am I doing it wrong?

[2JSC]

Ok I got a few things from Performance PC's today(my sleeving kit which I'm working on now) and a couple of round IDE cables. I also got an Antistatic wrist strap, because my house is insane! You take a couple of steps anywhere and you get the crap zapped outta ya... so I didn't want to fry my Venice when trying to install it. But for some reason they sent my the wong strap.

I ordered this one (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2235), but I got this one (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4176). Normally I would not complain, but it doesn't seem to be working. I put it on my wrist(and fore arm), snug it up real good, walk around a little and touch something, and ZAP! Am I doing something wrong or does this damn thing just not work? I only got 2 days left to tell them about it, so what shall I do?

[Da_Rude_Baboon]

A cordless grounding strap? :confused: How does that work?

[ỒĊBłůē]

Perhaps you get to store static in one that you wear and have to periodically shoot lightning at one that's attached to ground - that would be fun :thumb:

I don't get the principle either :huh:

[Da_Rude_Baboon]

Did you buy it on April 1st?

[ỒĊBłůē]

Apparently it works using the Corona Discharge (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona_discharge) Effect.

Also, you're supposed to wear it for 15 mins with the stainless bit next to your skin before you start tinkering.

I'd swap it for a regular one.

[lbreevesii]

hey now. I use the cordless ones and I love it. I've never had a problem at all. Hell for that matter, we(me and my bosses at work) have concluded that given a proper workspace(tile floors and the like) and given taking proper precautions, one can safely work on computer components without an antistatic wristband.

[2JSC]

Also, you're supposed to wear it for 15 mins with the stainless bit next to your skin before you start tinkering.

I'd swap it for a regular one.

Where did you read that? It doesn't say anything on the package, nor did I see that on the Cables Unlimited website? Maybe I'll give it a try. And PerformancePC's says they went out of stock for the Ultra one just after I ordered mine, so they sent me this one. All that I can do is try this one again... And no I bought it on April 25(shipping error with my mailing address).

Thanks

[ỒĊBłůē]

Where did you read that? It doesn't say anything on the package, nor did I see that on the Cables Unlimited website?Right here (http://www.cablesunlimited.com/products/Prod_Individual3.aspx?groupcode=I3381) on the website (under features) :thumb:

[Leeum]

I didn't think people used those anti-static strap things :-p

[lbreevesii]

what you really need is some of these
http://www.cablesunlimited.com/products/Prod_Individual3.aspx?groupcode=I3383

:-p

that way you can look like MJ while you work...HEHEHEEeeeXD

[Reitau]

Im really bad - never use the things - however my flooring and desks were designed for PC repair from ground up so may be a faraday cage or something.

[2JSC]

I've never use a strap upgrading my current PC or my sisters, but when Building one, I don't want to take a chance in this new house. My old one didn't conduct static worth beans.

[2JSC]

Ok - been wearing the strap for about 30mins, and took a strole to the kitchen. Reatched for the fridge door(usually get a pretty big zap out of it) and.... nothing! Wow! It does work! Score! Free upgrade for me! :w00t:

[Darmichar]

You might look into getting a humidifier. It sounds like the air in your house is very dry (even for Arizona).

I have one, it's kind of a PITA having to dump water into it all the time, but not getting zapped when I touch anything makes it well worth it.

[Fibbles]

I always get zapped in my house, but I've never worn one of those doohickies and don't plan on wearing one either.