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Stainless steel handrails - will i get static shocks?
longwalks1
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Am thinknig of fitting the brushed steel handrails on the stairs, but dont want ot if i'm likely to get a static shock everytime i go upstairs
Is it possible this will happen? Is it dependant on type of carpet etc?
CHeers
Am thinknig of fitting the brushed steel handrails on the stairs, but dont want ot if i'm likely to get a static shock everytime i go upstairs
Is it possible this will happen? Is it dependant on type of carpet etc?
CHeers
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Taking an educated guess, no, you would be less likely to get them as they should earth into the wall
;);)
It's guarded reply as they may be lacquered, which in effect insulates them.I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
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Being earthed into the wall means that they will be more likely to give shocks. Depending on carpet, OP may become charged up by charge separation without really noticing until he touches the earthed rail.cyclonebri1 wrote: »Taking an educated guess, no, you would be less likely to get them as they should earth into the wall;);)
It's guarded reply as they may be lacquered, which in effect insulates them.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
I was a little unsure on that, cheers :T But in either case you'd have to have dam damp walls to get shocked
:D I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0
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