Antistatic wrist strap: safety for the computer during repair

When visiting the service centers for repairs, as well as salons for the sale of household appliances, you can see that almost all the staff wears original bracelets that somehow resemble watches. Such devices do not serve to decorate, but to protect devices from static discharges. Although their appearance is attractive enough. Antistatic bracelet tightly fits your arm and allows you to connect the built-in wire when working with equipment.

If we recall the school course of physics, then it says that man acts as the main carrier and accumulator of electric static charge. Especially in winter, when the rooms are very dry air, you can see that some people, when touched, seem to be beating current. It turns out that this happens as a result of the accumulation of a static charge, which has a low potential and is absolutely safe for others and pets. However, for modern technology, such electricity is one of the factors that causes the devices to malfunction.

To protect the laptop or computer when repairing from static discharge, you must use an antistatic wrist strap. In addition, special mats or shoes are used. Most often, the latter is used for protection in factories and other industrial facilities. But at home or in offices, antistatic wristbands or rugs are most commonly used.

The principle of operation of all these devices is practically the same. When a person contacts a conductive surface (carpet or bracelet) connected to an earthed object by wiring, the static charge is removed.

Many may wonder what is best to use: a mat or an antistatic wrist strap?

Previously, only mats were used for protection. However, this is not entirely convenient, since this device is fixed to one place and restricts movement. When an antistatic bracelet appeared, many problems automatically resolved. The specialists had the opportunity to disassemble and repair the equipment anywhere. To do this, just connect an antistatic wrist strap to the device.

This device represents a narrow product, made of knitted fabric. It is tightened tightly on the arm by attaching it. Each bracelet has a small post for grounding. Constant contact of the body with the surface of the device allows you to remove this charge, making a person completely safe for technical devices.

The device can also be used for transporting voltage-sensitive computer components, such as sound cards, memory modules. Antistatic bracelet is a unique, simple and reliable protection. At the same time, it is not only its efficiency that is pleasing, but also its availability. The average cost of the device is not more than 300 rubles.