trvale Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 I have noticed that some of my records are building up static. I assume this static electricity is affecting the sound, so can I just spray RatShack anti-static spray on them? Is there some other solution that is designed for LP's? I just don't want to spray it on and find out that it hurts the sound more than help it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxg Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Most people use an anti-static gun (zerostat I think) for the job. I would avoid using any spray on your vinyl that isnt specifically designed for the job - could really foul things up by getting onto your cartrdige as well. Might be better to spray the platter of the TT itself rather than the vinyl, that or play with different mats - some reduce static better than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Shomaker Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Zerostat works pretty good here is a link to where you can get one. http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.ACCT106601/sc.9/category.-109/it.A/id.26/.f That might be a good price considering I saw one on a different website that was $115. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbajner Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 I still have one of those old Discwashers and the fluid too. also, have the RS version of the zerostat gun. use both. clean first with discwasher then use gun to keep dust off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 I finally won a zerostat on ebay last night for $52. I've been trying for months. You can get one for about that price almost anytime on ebay. The red guns are newer. The white are older. I assume they last a long time since almost as many white ones show up as red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Make sure that your front-end equipment is properly grounded and be sure to touch a grounding mat or other piece of equipment before touching your solid-state receiver, CompUSA has anti-static spray for $10, discs might need washing after frequent use of such products though, simply wiping down the disc with a moist cloth might do as much good, also try increasing the humidity near the stereo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazman Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 trvale, Winter months are the period of the year when static is the highest. The most cost effetive solution is an anti-static carbon fiber brush by Audioquest, Hunt, Clearaudio or Decca used before playing the LP. You can order them from the Elusive Disc and Needle Doctor with Elusive Disc being cheaper. The anti-static guns are also a good solution with, I think, a longer period between use, but cost twice or three times as much depending on which brush you choose. Klipsch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 "Winter months are the period of the year when static is the highest." Yup, big time. I was at my Radio Engineer buddies a few weeks back, and his carpet is just a giant capacitor. Go to hand him something, and Bang! Strong static! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 My anti-static brush isn't enough this time of year. Even with the brush, I still have static. I think you need both the gun and the brush to be effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvale Posted January 26, 2004 Author Share Posted January 26, 2004 Thanks for all the replys. I am on a budget because I am going back to school in a few weeks and need to save money, so I can't afford too much right now. The zerostat isn't too expensive but it doesn't clean as well. I went to Elusive Disc and found the orbitrac 2 cleaning kit. Does this kit also reduce static? The price seems great. I do eventually want to get a vacuum cleaning system, its just not possible right now. Is the inexpensive nitty gritty 1.0 worth the money? It is only about $250 and I don't mind spinning the lp by hand. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 The nitty gritty won't help with static. If you're on a budget, maybe for now you should claen your lps in the kitchen sink (seriously) then use a $15 anti-static brush. Later on when you have the funds, a nitty gritty or VPI will be a great addition along with a zerostat AND anti-static brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 does the Zstat gun still have the string hanging from the bottom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Shomaker Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 ---------------- On 1/26/2004 3:34:21 PM DaddyDee wrote: does the Zstat gun still have the string hanging from the bottom? ---------------- mine doesn't have a string on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Zerostat guns are worth $50? You're not kidding? I have one of these, I bought in 77 whem I bought my original stereo stuff. It hasn't been used in probably 20 years, is it stil good? I still have my old discwasher brush with the hole in the handle for the little bottle of fluid, is it worth anything? The little bottle is probably still in the handle, come to think of it. I always thought a good anti-stat was one drop of liquid dishwashing detergent in a gallon of distilled water. Has this been debunked or something? I know it works. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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