Static protection - Starp or glove?

1031982 · 10th Nov 2008, 12:33 PM

I am thinking of getting anti-static gloves, as the strap can occasionally get in the way.
Any one have an experience with these? If it's not worth it, I won't bother.

Also, any recommendations of gloves would be great, as I have been using straps from when started working with computers. I don't think I would have to, or want to spend much. I would prefer a store, at $10 USD if possible.

Like these.

Zenphic · 10th Nov 2008, 01:23 PM

I'd get the strap since my hands get sweaty pretty fast when they're in a glove.

Then again, you might just use the goold ol' trick: leave your forearm resting on a metal edge of the case OR touch a metal part of the case once in a while. I use strap and no strap, and no problems so far.

starboykb · 10th Nov 2008, 02:33 PM

yup thats what i do. touching metal edge. however, it is a good pratice using static protection gloves or strap. i am looking for it too, any online store intro would be appreciated.

mikegas · 10th Nov 2008, 03:05 PM

Innotronics

There is a shoe/heel strap version which I find more comfortable with the wrist strap ..

Papercut · 10th Nov 2008, 08:42 PM

I would've thought that gloves would get in the way even more than a strap, especially if you're doing delicate work on your PC.

1031982 · 10th Nov 2008, 09:35 PM

Well then, seems staying with the strap is a bit more out of the way. As for touching the case every so often, I don't want to rick forgetting to do that. I tend to get suckek into what i am doing.

karhoe · 10th Nov 2008, 09:37 PM

Hmm, for me, just discharge myself.

Want to play safe, poke a metal fork into the "Earth" hole in the socket and repeatly touch it LOL

Just ensure you know which is Earth, make sure not 'life'

Ok, that's a little overkill. For me, just touch any metal parts and ensure not standing on carpet, it'll be fine

PsYkHoTiK · 11th Nov 2008, 12:37 AM

I have/wear a strap usually but I usually have an arm on the case anyways.

Max_87 · 11th Nov 2008, 01:19 AM

I don't use anything, they are just getting in my way IMO.

Zenphic · 11th Nov 2008, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max_87

I don't use anything, they are just getting in my way IMO.

Plus when I'm only fiddling around for 2 minutes with your computer case, I'm too lazy to get the strap out

View Poll Results: What should I do...
Strap	3	100.00%
Gloves	0	0%
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10th Nov 2008, 12:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,629 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 10	Static protection - Starp or glove? I am thinking of getting anti-static gloves, as the strap can occasionally get in the way. Any one have an experience with these? If it's not worth it, I won't bother. Also, any recommendations of gloves would be great, as I have been using straps from when started working with computers. I don't think I would have to, or want to spend much. I would prefer a store, at $10 USD if possible. Like these. __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 4GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers. Last edited by 1031982 : 10th Nov 2008 at 12:44 PM. Reason: added link

10th Nov 2008, 01:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zenphic Super Active Join Date: 23 Apr 2006 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,100 Reputation: 540 Rep Power: 10	I'd get the strap since my hands get sweaty pretty fast when they're in a glove. Then again, you might just use the goold ol' trick: leave your forearm resting on a metal edge of the case OR touch a metal part of the case once in a while. I use strap and no strap, and no problems so far. __________________ E2160 @ 1.8Ghz (0.95V) \| XFX 650i Ultra \| 2x1GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2-800 \| Gigabyte GeForce 6600 \| Hitachi Desktar T7K250 250GB \| CM Mystique 632 \| 2x Noctua NF-S12 800RPM \| CM RPP 550W

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Papercut Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 5,117 Reputation: 2630 Rep Power: 37	I would've thought that gloves would get in the way even more than a strap, especially if you're doing delicate work on your PC. __________________ "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

10th Nov 2008, 09:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,629 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 10	Well then, seems staying with the strap is a bit more out of the way. As for touching the case every so often, I don't want to rick forgetting to do that. I tend to get suckek into what i am doing. __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 4GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers.

10th Nov 2008, 02:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
starboykb Getting there Join Date: 6 Oct 2008 Location: Brunei earth Posts: 158 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 2	yup thats what i do. touching metal edge. however, it is a good pratice using static protection gloves or strap. i am looking for it too, any online store intro would be appreciated.

10th Nov 2008, 03:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikegas Active Join Date: 7 May 2008 Posts: 516 Reputation: 321 Rep Power: 5	Innotronics There is a shoe/heel strap version which I find more comfortable with the wrist strap ..

10th Nov 2008, 09:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
karhoe Active Join Date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 683 Reputation: 55 Rep Power: 4	Hmm, for me, just discharge myself. Want to play safe, poke a metal fork into the "Earth" hole in the socket and repeatly touch it LOL Just ensure you know which is Earth, make sure not 'life' Ok, that's a little overkill. For me, just touch any metal parts and ensure not standing on carpet, it'll be fine __________________ My Blog Help me win an IT related competition held by YTL on how WiMax can be applied in our daily life. Check it out, and if you like my idea, just perform a quick registration and drop your votes.

11th Nov 2008, 12:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,724 Reputation: 4681 Rep Power: 66	I have/wear a strap usually but I usually have an arm on the case anyways. __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD RE3 250GB x2 RAID 0 : 3ware 9650SE-2LP : G92 8800GTS 512mb 820MHz Core : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com PsYkHoTiK's Meanderings

11th Nov 2008, 01:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Max_87 h@x! Join Date: 11 Aug 2003 Location: the land of bandwidth cap Posts: 11,443 Reputation: 2090 Rep Power: 38	I don't use anything, they are just getting in my way IMO. __________________ Max_87 Tech ARP http://www.techarp.com Dell Studio 15 / P7350 / 3GB DDR2 / Radeon HD 3450 / 250GB 7200RPM / 15" @ 1920x1200 E8600 @ 4.4GHz 1.36v / Asus P5E3 Deluxe / 2x2GB DDR3 / Radeon X1800 / Barracuda 7200.9 120GB / 7200.10 320GB x2 / Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS / WD6400AAKS x2 / Dell 2007FP x2 / Silverstone ST56F

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