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SXLightning t1_iwbfikc wrote

I always here these stories but I have never had a static shock in years. I wonder what causes people to have static, I wonder if it’s the material clothe you wear.

It’s literally been a decade since I has static shock.

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HopefulEuclid t1_iwbix7z wrote

It depends on tons of factors. Rubbing fabric against fabric or plastic is a common one at home, but if you live in a humid climate it's basically a non-issue (data centers maintain a specific humidity for this exact reason). If only part of your floor is carpeted and you walk barefoot you'll also naturally discharge any static electricity, or if you regularly touch large conductors (large metal parts of furniture, faucets).

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SXLightning t1_iwbjdp8 wrote

I live in the UK so I guess I do have high humidity? We are always carpeted and barefoot, I guess the humidity just keeps the static away. I am 82% humidity today I guess that is pretty high

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sesame_dukes0j t1_iwf265f wrote

> I am 82% humidity today I guess that is pretty high

Yeah - it's mostly a problem under 40% humidity

Anything over 60% and the air itself becomes quite conductive — enough to release any charge that builds up just by having your skin touch the air. Nearly impossible to generate an ESD over 60%.

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