jcmusic Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Anyone here use a humidifier to control static while playing vinyl? Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I use a whole-house humidifier on a forced-air gas furnace, to keep the humidity up and control static (and make my skin feel less prickly!). It's not that dry yet this season, but getting close. Boiling water or running a shower w/hot water seems to be a fair temporary measure. You can use a Zerostat on each LP to reduce it, but it's an uphill trudge doing it one record at a time if you have low humidity. Cleaning your records, by washing them (mild soap & very lukewarm water, extremely soft paper towels run with the grooves to dry) or running them through a record cleaning machine like a VPI or Nitty Gritty, can noticeably reduce static on cleaned/washed LPs. A sneaky source of vinyl static on a belt-driven turntable with an acrylic platter is friction between the belt and the platter. It can build up a lot of static on the platter that transfers to the LPs. The cure is talcum powder (heads up, Fini!!) -- put the belt and a small amount of talcum in a gallon plastic baggie, seal and shake it around. I suggest using cotton gloves to keep finger oil off the belt. Use a damp paper towel to wipe up powder on the platter, plinth, etc. This process is good for months in my experience. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 You may be correct Larry when I first got my TT I put the belt in the powder as you suggest to stop that little squeal when you first turn it on. I noticed that it is time to do it again, thanks. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest srobak Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 To avoid static in the data centers we keep the humidity no less than 28% and no higher than 38%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted November 11, 2007 Moderators Share Posted November 11, 2007 Anyone here use a humidifier to control static while playing vinyl? Jay Jay, It is so humid in NOLA that I would think it would have to be a rainbird to get it any more humid[] What does the humidity run there in the winter? Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share Posted November 17, 2007 Travis when there is moisture in the air it is ok, but this is the time of the year when we get alot of fronts moving in and it gets pretty dry. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 When I had LP's, I did use a humidifier, and to be honest, it never stopped the static on the LP's, it would help the room, but not the LP's. Around January here, is when static becomes worse, because the heating system running alot, really dries the house out, and just removes any moisture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 "to avoid static in the data centers we keep the humidity no less than 28% and no higher than 38%. " I like that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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