OT: Carpets producing static

From: Aaron Christopher Finney <A_Finney_at_wfi-inc.com>
Date: Fri Dec 4 16:28:21 1998

On Fri, 4 Dec 1998, Max Eskin wrote:

> Many humdifiers have built-in filters, but I don't know how well they work. We
> just got one of them Brita water filters, which is basically overpriced
> charcoal, but makes the tap water look a lot cleaner. In general, I see no
> reason not to use a conventional humidifier anyway (in the winter, we put pans
> of water on the radiators).
> ObClassiccmp: would it be possible to convert a PC motherboard into a
> humidifier using the piezoelectric buzzer?

I bought three humidifiers last winter at the corner drug store for $15
each. They consist of a large tank and a fan that blows over a special
sponge. I keep them clean with bleach and use distilled water with them
and haven't had any problems with buildup at all. Each one works well for
a 15'x15' room; Southern California is dry enough *without* the heaters
going at night - a static nightmare without humidifiers.

To move this on-topic (a little), does anyone know the *ideal* relative
humidity for computer/electonic equipment? How about for magnetic media,
specifically these 8" disks and 9track tapes that are already approaching
their 20th birthdays?


Aaron
Received on Fri Dec 04 1998 - 16:28:21 GMT