On Thursday 15 February 2007 10:39 am, Steve Holdoway wrote: > The earthing strap removes any potential difference between yourself and > the equipment you're touching. As such, it doesn't need to be earthed > anywhere else. > > Personally, I find these things highly overrated, and consciously touching > the equipment before working on any part to be sufficient - this stops the > potential difference being discharged through the memory you're fitting... > after all, we're only replacing parts, not wielding a soldering iron. > Quite correct Steve.
I think the biggest danger is walking on carpet, building up static as we go and then discharging via a sensitive component held in ones hand. Rob
