Hello,
I plan on building a pc very soon.
I basically wanted some information on static electricity.
I have opened cases up before to replace or repair, and I know the basic method of equalising static by touching the bare metal of a case whilst the psu is installed and plugged in. (ofcourse switched off)
That's all fine, one can keep a arm in the case whilst working or keep touching the bare metal case every few minutes and not rubbing your feet on the carpet.
The problem I have is that the case I really like, is all painted, in and out.
The case is the Novatech Prowler Midi Case V2; tool-less case painted black from the inside out.
So the question comes to mind, how do ground or equalise myself?
The problem is there is no bare metal, even the Corsair 500w (CX500V2) PSU seems to be painted all black.
The next obvious step would be to ground myself using a radiator pipe or other bare metal pipe, but in a house where there is no central heating or radiators or piping visible on the outside, this remains a problem.
So then I'm left with few options.
Should I touch the metal screws on my outlet to ground myself every few minutes, seeing how it's not exactly close to where my ideal place of buildng, it is a problem, or even remembering to get up and touch it remains a problem.
If i'm not mistaken, the top hole of a UK outlet is ground, so in theory I should just be able to stick the end of a wrist strap inside and wear a wrist strap and work. The question now is how safe is this method? I do know connecting a aligator clip inside a outlet is probably not possible.
Or should I buy one of those plugs designed to go into the ground of the outlet and plug a wrist strap to that?
Or would wearing anti-static gloves be the best idea?
I have thought of grounding myself and then working on a non carpetted area, the problem is the only non carpetted area in my home is the bathroom and kitchen (where you can still find a rug), both of which are not ideal places to build a pc.
I don't have alot of money to spend since most is being used on parts.
So what are your suggestions?
Your suggestions are appreciated
I plan on building a pc very soon.
I basically wanted some information on static electricity.
I have opened cases up before to replace or repair, and I know the basic method of equalising static by touching the bare metal of a case whilst the psu is installed and plugged in. (ofcourse switched off)
That's all fine, one can keep a arm in the case whilst working or keep touching the bare metal case every few minutes and not rubbing your feet on the carpet.
The problem I have is that the case I really like, is all painted, in and out.
The case is the Novatech Prowler Midi Case V2; tool-less case painted black from the inside out.
So the question comes to mind, how do ground or equalise myself?
The problem is there is no bare metal, even the Corsair 500w (CX500V2) PSU seems to be painted all black.
The next obvious step would be to ground myself using a radiator pipe or other bare metal pipe, but in a house where there is no central heating or radiators or piping visible on the outside, this remains a problem.
So then I'm left with few options.
Should I touch the metal screws on my outlet to ground myself every few minutes, seeing how it's not exactly close to where my ideal place of buildng, it is a problem, or even remembering to get up and touch it remains a problem.
If i'm not mistaken, the top hole of a UK outlet is ground, so in theory I should just be able to stick the end of a wrist strap inside and wear a wrist strap and work. The question now is how safe is this method? I do know connecting a aligator clip inside a outlet is probably not possible.
Or should I buy one of those plugs designed to go into the ground of the outlet and plug a wrist strap to that?
Or would wearing anti-static gloves be the best idea?
I have thought of grounding myself and then working on a non carpetted area, the problem is the only non carpetted area in my home is the bathroom and kitchen (where you can still find a rug), both of which are not ideal places to build a pc.
I don't have alot of money to spend since most is being used on parts.
So what are your suggestions?
Your suggestions are appreciated
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