Static electricity problems

I'm having static electricity problems. My full size sim has metal j-rails metal frame, metal pedestal, MIP, overhead, 5 computers etc. Occasionally when I touch any metal part and there is a discharge, I have an issue with one of the PCs USB connections or with FSX itself changing some setting.

I am considering connecting all of the metal parts together electrically with alligator clips. I believe the PC's chasis should be electrically connected to the power neutral and thus grounded.

Has anyone had similar problems with static electricity and found a solution?

Hello Ned,

Yes, I did experience the same kind of strange behaviour with USB ports. It even did cost me half of the inputs of a Leo Bodnar BU0386X. The solution I found is very simple: once or twice a year I lightly spray the chairs in the sim with fabric softener (hope I translated it right), normally used to add to the washing machine. Sounds silly, but it works perfectly, no more sparks.

Jan

I did exactly what you suggested, hard wired all the metal items to an electrical ground portion of power outlet...no more static problems!

John

Jan and John, Good suggestions. I'll give it a try this weekend.

all metal frames and cover need connect same ground then elektrician potential have same and go to ground.