Watch out for static electricity when regharging!

[Docliv]

Hi All,

I was recharging my eGo's 650mAh battery with the wall unit/USB thingy that came with the starter kit I got from LiteCigUSA. I had been walking on my carpeted floor with my shoes on and touched the stainless steel battery to turn it so I could see the charging light. ZAP! The wall plug red light went out! I could still use the USB cable to charge the battery with my computer and I got a replacement wall plug from Shawn. Still, words to the wise... avoid static buildup. I don't know if this would have happened if the battery wasn't stainless steel, but why take the risk.

 

[oldsoldier]

Sorry to hear about your misfortune, but I'm glad you posted this cautionary reminder.

This is the reason electronics assembly workers use grounding straps and other methods to keep from frying components.

 

[BenP]

Thanks for the heads up, cant say this even crossed my mind before.

 

[fugazig]

holy crap well thanks for sharing... that is good to know!

 

[Liv2Ski]

Well this is certainly the time of the year for static buildup.

 

[atom48]

Thanks for the warning. I suspected there was that possibility. I seem to be constantly loaded with static electricity. I blow my cordless phones out all the time, and am sometimes unable to answer a call at all. It's ridiculous and I haven't found a solution yet, other than making sure I touch something metal before touching the phone, computer, or now ecig.

 

[oldsoldier]

Thanks for the warning. I suspected there was that possibility. I seem to be constantly loaded with static electricity. I blow my cordless phones out all the time, and am sometimes unable to answer a call at all. It's ridiculous and I haven't found a solution yet, other than making sure I touch something metal before touching the phone, computer, or now ecig.

Misting your carpets regularly can help. If I'm not mistaken you can buy antistatic spray, though I've found that water works fine. You don't need to go crazy; just a quick mist, don't soak the carpet.

 

[Jmitchelliv]

I work at a radio station, and this is the time of year where -- if you're not careful -- you can get a nice zap in the lips from your microphone. One of the things I've found that remedy this is...

... it sounds stupid, but it works...

... keeping dryer sheets in your pocket.

Like I said, I don't know why it works, but it does. Try it out.

 

[Prodigal441]

Wow, that really surprises me. I can see it causing to to drop out but to die completely? This is where I would open the wall plug and see if there was a built in fuse that could be replaced. I guess I really shouldn't be surprised as I work with electronics all the time. I guess I am spoiled with a special static dissipative floor.

 

[Oldtimer]

re: keeping dryer sheets in your pocket

will smell fresh all day will give it a try thanks

 

[oldsoldier]

totally unrelated use for dryer sheets. I had a friend that used to put them on the inside air intake of her window mounted ac unit. Made the room smeel like freshly washed laundry lol.

 

[Bamrz]

Most ladies know dryer sheets are great to get rid of static, I used to rub them on my nylons to keep my skirts from clinging (back when i worked in an office).