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What do these things do? Are they needed? When replacing the brakes, I noticed there was only one, on the passenger side? It was broken up. They are expensive items, but of needed, will replace. Do they clip on to something? Or just fit it the grease cap? Thanks!
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Re: 64 static collectors/dragging hoses
They're supposed to reduce tire static charge build-up that could affect radio reception. By this time, most have been tossed out or disintegrated (which could possibly cause damage to the wheel bearings from the debris). They are not judged, so my advice is to get rid of them.
On a related subject, any of you old timers out there remember "dragging hoses." I recall seeing them on cars when I was a kid. I'm not sure if they were metallic or non-metallic, but my dad said they supposedly prevented static charge buildup. He never installed one so I suppose their claimed function was dubious, and they disappeared by about the late fifties.
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Re: 64 static collectors/dragging hoses
They're supposed to reduce tire static charge build-up that could affect radio reception. By this time, most have been tossed out or disintegrated (which could possibly cause damage to the wheel bearings from the debris). They are not judged, so my advice is to get rid of them.
On a related subject, any of you old timers out there remember "dragging hoses." I recall seeing them on cars when I was a kid. I'm not sure if they were metallic or non-metallic, but my dad said they supposedly prevented static charge buildup. He never installed one so I suppose their claimed function was dubious, and they disappeared by about the late fifties.
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Static straps
We need to bring back "static straps". They were usualy hanging down from the rear bumper area. I liked the decorated black rubber ones with the reflectors on them. I seem to remember my dad saying they were there to discharge the static that builds up from air and dust friction as we drive. Probably a lot of hype, but it would be something to see again. I haven't seen them for 30 years or so. Add some curb feelers and you are stylin'
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Static straps
We need to bring back "static straps". They were usualy hanging down from the rear bumper area. I liked the decorated black rubber ones with the reflectors on them. I seem to remember my dad saying they were there to discharge the static that builds up from air and dust friction as we drive. Probably a lot of hype, but it would be something to see again. I haven't seen them for 30 years or so. Add some curb feelers and you are stylin'
-Mark.Comment
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Re: 64 static collectors
They were common on tanker trucks. Looked like what I thought to be a just a strip of rubber draging the ground.Comment
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Re: 64 static collectors
They were common on tanker trucks. Looked like what I thought to be a just a strip of rubber draging the ground.Comment
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Re: 64 static collectors/dragging hoses
Duke,
Down here in Florida I remember seeing trucks dragging chains on them, it was supposed to be for static electricity.
FloydComment
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Re: 64 static collectors/dragging hoses
Duke,
Down here in Florida I remember seeing trucks dragging chains on them, it was supposed to be for static electricity.
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The're critical for...
...Dispersing static buildup in aircraft, you'll see them on the trailing edge of control surfaces, on everything from jetliners to helicopters. Useless on cars, they were supposed to help with radio reception, or protect you from lightning, depending on who was selling them. At least "curb feelers" had an actual function.Comment
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The're critical for...
...Dispersing static buildup in aircraft, you'll see them on the trailing edge of control surfaces, on everything from jetliners to helicopters. Useless on cars, they were supposed to help with radio reception, or protect you from lightning, depending on who was selling them. At least "curb feelers" had an actual function.Comment
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Re: The're critical for...
Dave, these are actually static discharge wicks on aircraft. They do not actually get rid of static discharge on a normal basis, that is just from flying through the air. Instead, they are used in areas of high static electrical conditions, such as in or near clouds and during electrical activity (lightning), to give the static charge a place to leave the airplane. Interestingly, most lightning strikes on airplanes are actually static discharges. As a commercial airline pilot, I can tell you that if you get a static discharge, you would hard pressed to know that you DID NOT just get hit by lightning. These discharges are often very loug noise with a brilliant discharge and an "thump" felt somewhere in the airplane.
Although I certainly remember these on my parent's cars, as well as curb feelers, I can't imagine how they worked.
GaryComment
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Re: The're critical for...
Dave, these are actually static discharge wicks on aircraft. They do not actually get rid of static discharge on a normal basis, that is just from flying through the air. Instead, they are used in areas of high static electrical conditions, such as in or near clouds and during electrical activity (lightning), to give the static charge a place to leave the airplane. Interestingly, most lightning strikes on airplanes are actually static discharges. As a commercial airline pilot, I can tell you that if you get a static discharge, you would hard pressed to know that you DID NOT just get hit by lightning. These discharges are often very loug noise with a brilliant discharge and an "thump" felt somewhere in the airplane.
Although I certainly remember these on my parent's cars, as well as curb feelers, I can't imagine how they worked.
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Sorry if I oversimplified...
...the function of the wicks. Since I was answering the automotive question, I may have been "talking down" a bit. I'm ex-Navy, type rated in the S-61, myself.Comment
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Sorry if I oversimplified...
...the function of the wicks. Since I was answering the automotive question, I may have been "talking down" a bit. I'm ex-Navy, type rated in the S-61, myself.Comment
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