Static problems with LP12

Posted by DevillEars (A) on December 14, 2005 at 08:43:47

When playing a side of an LP, I get a gradual static charge build-up by end-of-side, which results in the felt mat "sticking" to LP when lifted off the platter. If pre-amp not set to "Mute", there are little "pops" from the speakers that are generated by static discharge from TT to hand.

Plan A is to get some double-sided Scotch-tape to "lock" the felt mat to the platter as a way of stopping the "lift-off syndrome".

For Plan B, there must be some way of grounding the LP to the chassis of the TT (which is earthed to the amp via the "earth terminal").

My somewhat vague recollections of Physics 101 and the theory behind the Van Der Graaf generator, indicate that some form of conductive "brush" - grounded to the chassis - should pick up any charge from the LP surface and dissipate it to ground.

The theory being based on charge collection by smaller radius of brush-tips...

If anyone knows of any product available that addresses this problem, I would be grateful for any links/etc.

Its summer here in S. Africa and its also been a bit dry - so static is a major hassle and is causing me to spin more silver than black... :-(

DE

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Topic - Static problems with LP12 - DevillEars 08:43:47 12/14/05 (24)

I'm not sure why a Linn would be any different - kavakidd 18:40:32 12/15/05 (0)

Re: Static problems with LP12 - john curl 16:32:14 12/14/05 (0)

Mold release - daven 12:09:59 12/14/05 (12)

For a horrible moment there, I thought you meant... - DevillEars 13:00:46 12/14/05 (11)

Not sure what you are talking about.... - daven 15:01:38 12/14/05 (10)

Re: Not sure what you are talking about.... - Fred J 03:36:58 12/15/05 (0)

Re: Not sure what you are talking about.... - DAT 15:21:36 12/14/05 (8)

Re: Not sure what you are talking about.... - Fred J 03:53:01 12/15/05 (0)

New records - daven 15:37:18 12/14/05 (6)

Superb helpful hint for us proletariet types ! (NT) - Fred J 03:44:52 12/15/05 (0)

I find it works even better after replacing... - Neil49 20:04:50 12/14/05 (1)

Easier on your Tonka toys? - daven 20:13:40 12/14/05 (0)

Do you also spray it on your, er, woofers? - Dave Pogue 16:52:37 12/14/05 (2)

This is funny coming from you - daven 18:04:30 12/14/05 (1)

What, no sandbox? - daven 18:24:20 12/14/05 (0)

Felt mat doesn't help much either, - mt10425 12:00:41 12/14/05 (3)

Re: "Herbie's Mat" - Which one? - DevillEars 13:24:33 12/14/05 (2)

Re: "Herbie's Mat" - Which one? - mt10425 15:59:23 12/14/05 (1)

I concur! - risabet 18:19:19 12/14/05 (0)

grounded brush doesn't work - Nasty 11:11:37 12/14/05 (0)

Re: Static problems with LP12 - rocky raccoon 10:15:10 12/14/05 (2)

Milty Zerostat "Pistol" in use ... - DevillEars 11:50:07 12/14/05 (1)

Weird isn't it - rocky raccoon 12:45:53 12/14/05 (0)

Re: Static problems with LP12 - jefe 10:13:41 12/14/05 (0)

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