unclemack Posted July 5, 2013 Posted July 5, 2013 I've been using a Zerostat gun for the past year and not that it's broken I realise how much I needed it! I get so much static when I brush dust off my Lps with an "Anti-Static" bruch...it's ridiculous! Looks like another hundred bucks to replace it. I know most of you don't use this but it's the only way I've found to reduce static.... Cheers M
andyr Posted July 5, 2013 Posted July 5, 2013 I've been using a Zerostat gun for the past year and not that it's broken I realise how much I needed it! I get so much static when I brush dust off my Lps with an "Anti-Static" bruch...it's ridiculous! Looks like another hundred bucks to replace it. I know most of you don't use this but it's the only way I've found to reduce static.... Cheers M The ZeroDust is a "bandaid" IMO ... better to not have any static to start with - which is the result when you clean your LPs with a wet/vac RCM. Regards, Andy
unclemack Posted July 5, 2013 Author Posted July 5, 2013 I use a VPI 16.5 but I still get static afterwards... Although, most of the stuff Ive played post Zerostat has been uncleaned... I'll investigate further... Cheers M
unclemack Posted July 5, 2013 Author Posted July 5, 2013 Or are you suggesting that a record needs to be cleaned before every play??
Guest JohnA Posted July 5, 2013 Posted July 5, 2013 I use a VPI 16.5 but I still get static afterwards... Although, most of the stuff Ive played post Zerostat has been uncleaned... I'll investigate further... Cheers M never had an issue with static after cleaning with an RCM. i clean every record before first play be they new or second hand, then slip into a new sleeve. maybe the solution you use mate??
unclemack Posted July 5, 2013 Author Posted July 5, 2013 John, I use the VPI solution... I don't get how a clean get's rid of static as it's something that builds, like a charge... The Zerostat did a wonderful job of erasing any subsequent charge of static electricity.
Guest JohnA Posted July 5, 2013 Posted July 5, 2013 why is it building up though mate... how long after a clean do you find you are getting static build up
Stump Posted July 5, 2013 Posted July 5, 2013 I have a Zerostat 3 milty as new not being used if your interested!! Get yourself a DeStat 2,if you have a static issue this will fix it.I got mine for $400 delivered and although it is a lot of money ,It gets the job done.As long as it is still working in 10 years time I would be happy.. Stump http://www.musicdirect.com/p-4864-furutech-destat-ii-static-charge-remover.aspx
unclemack Posted July 5, 2013 Author Posted July 5, 2013 Hi Stump, Is this a permanent static removal or everytime you play it deal? I am interested in your Zerostat... Pm me with your price mate. Cheers M
Sentient Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) UM, this might seem like a silly question, how did you know the Zerostat was broken? I recently got 1 to try, and I've got no idea if it's even working. When I squeeze and release, I feel no clicking going on. I just squeeze in, and release, and the whole thing is so smooth. The only clue I have that it's working, is my records are silent. In 1 extreme case, I had an old record that I cleaned using my usual method (KAB/vacuum), no joy. Then I used revirginizer on it, no joy still noisy. Then I shot it with the Zerostat, and fark me, it's virtually silent. I suspect some environments are more prone to static than others. It doesnt take much to statically charge something. Edited April 5, 2014 by ozmillsy
unclemack Posted April 6, 2014 Author Posted April 6, 2014 That confuses me also. Don't have one ATM. But when I did use it it seemed to work just fine.
Peter_F Posted April 6, 2014 Posted April 6, 2014 why is it building up though mate... how long after a clean do you find you are getting static build up I don't think that just looking at the LP is the whole picture when it comes to static build up on LP's. IME: Having carpet adds to producing static, particularly if you vacuum regularly. I have a windows near my system and I suspect that the wind blowing the teralene curtains all over the shot greatly contributes to static build up. Dusting and cleaning the system generates static. Having the TT very close to a TV seems to generate more static than I noticed without the TV being there. All these are compounded in warm, drier weather. In my situation I found the zerostat to be very effective and make a considerable difference to my LP's. I also give it a few zaps near the system after I have vacuumed and cleaned the room and system. 2
elcamry Posted April 6, 2014 Posted April 6, 2014 I normally don't wear footwear in the house and don't get a static charge on my LP's two days ago I did wear shoes and the static went through the roof , so it may help to ground yourself . We have wool carpets over a concrete floor ,seems to work.
Peter_F Posted April 6, 2014 Posted April 6, 2014 What I was alluding to is that the environment in which the LP's are played will have a significant effect on the amount and frequency of static buildup on an LP.
evil c Posted April 6, 2014 Posted April 6, 2014 You need to try a different tactic , UM - maybe something like this, just remember to attach an earth wire to a pointy end! But - I was always of the opinion these devices weren't to be taken seriously
Full Range Posted April 6, 2014 Posted April 6, 2014 I still have my 1970 s anti static gun that I use on the tape player There is also the AKAI AC plug in type anti static device ( own one of those as well ) They work well
Sentient Posted April 6, 2014 Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) That confuses me also. Don't have one ATM. But when I did use it it seemed to work just fine.Yeah, the results indicate that it works fine. To ask the question another way- when using the Zerostat, did yours click as you squeezed and released? Mine doesnt, the mechanism is smooth. The first time I used it I thought- "geesh, I wonder if that did anything??" Edited April 6, 2014 by ozmillsy
Sentient Posted April 6, 2014 Posted April 6, 2014 In my situation I found the zerostat to be very effective and make a considerable difference to my LP's. I also give it a few zaps near the system after I have vacuumed and cleaned the room and system.Hey flemo, yes, my improvements have been considerable aswell. I read a review somewhere that suggested static can also build up in the cartridge/cantilever and that the Zerostat will discharge them too, so I shot the cart at the same time. Amazing the reduction in noise now.
Abe Khamis Posted April 7, 2014 Posted April 7, 2014 http://www.musicdirect.com/p-7046-furutech-demag-lp-demagnetizer.aspx?source=igodigital& DeMAG LP DEMAGNETIZE @ $2,750Seriously????
Full Range Posted April 7, 2014 Posted April 7, 2014 I also use it on records and around the stand area Here is a photo of the ones I use and mentioned in my post above
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