Help with Static

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runninracks

StrokeAholic
I have been noticing that my aramith ball have been getting dirty fairly quickly. After cleaning my table excessively (pockets, rails, cloth brushed vacuumed & wiped) they still seem to get dirty after only a few racks. I use the aramith ball cleaner solution & do not chalk excessively or use any powder. I always cover my table when not in use.

When contemplating my problem I noted that I live in a fairly dry & dusty environment (arizona). I also realized that I may just being too critical of the whole situation. So I was just standing at my table in complete silence & rolling the balls around by hand.....all of a sudden I noticed a kind of scratchy noise when rolling the ball. I rolled the ball again slowly & put my ear closer & could hear the crackle of static (I assume) between the cloth & ball. Now that I think my problem is identified I have been trying to tackle this static issue.

Has anyone dealt with this before? My table is located on carpet but not really statically charged. I have tried used dryer sheets, damp cloth, metal hangers, etc. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
 
I don't have a answer for you, but I have the same problem with my table. I am in Mesa, so the same dry air and dust up here. I have a GC2 and you can hear the static on the table with the balls rolling on it. Also every time I touch the table when playing, I get a static shock. The balls do grab onto the dust on the table really well.
 
Not a mechanic but it may also help to use an anti-static plastic cleaner on the balls. Brillianize, Novus1, and Plexus are all anti-static and spray on so are relatively easy to use.
 
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If nothing else works apply some wires to staple in you pocket opennings, you may have created a new energy source. Then hook the wires up to a light bulb if it ligths you may be able to light the entire room while you are playing, that would save some money@!!:grin:

By the way, what type of cloth is on your table?
 
i'd be willing to bet that its somewhat 'fuzzy' cloth... the fuzzier the more static potential...(although non-fuzzy cloth can be static ridden as well)

just so you know, static accumulates on surfaces when the charge cannot escape...

i would try to manipulate the humidity first. 35-45% is considered "comfortable", and reduces static dramatically. a higher % can also be ok, depending on your comfort level and what else is in the room.

you might also try something similar to degaussing - removing the static magnetically or electronically
 
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