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    Jun 5, 2015, 07:21 AM
    Remove static electricity in the office
    We get a lot of static electricity in our office and an electrician visited and said we should put rubber mats underneath our computer towers (as they rest on the floor). I have been looking round but apparently we don't need a grounding mat as it isn't relevant but I wondered if you could advise where I could buy the right rubber mats from?
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    Jun 5, 2015, 07:27 AM
    Is your office carpeted or tiled floor? Google rubber mats for computers and add your zip code.
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    Jun 5, 2015, 09:37 AM
    Most PC Frames are designed to disparate static electricity through the frame grounding system. If not, motherboards and components would be replaced would be replaced on a horrific pace.

    Just about any rubber mat would insulate the PC from the floor, but do noting for a static charge carried on a person (eg. Touch a door knob and get a shock)
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    Jun 6, 2015, 05:35 AM
    Not to get off your original question, but adding humidity to the office would be a good start... not to mention the other benefits with properly conditioned air... for both the office inhabitants and the equipment longevity.
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