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Nylon switch cover plate screws
Triple switch plate size issueWhat is this switch plate cover with a pyramidal bulge across the top of the plate?why are 120v coming out of my light switch plate screws?Wall switch no longer used, how to cover itTriple Push Button Switch Wall PlateWhere can I order a cover plate for two light switches and one humidity sensor?Bathroom light switch, fan switch & GFI outlet under same wall cover plateSwitch Plate too ThickSelf drilling masonry screws?Strongest holding screws ever
Every time someone touches any of my light switches I get a static shock. I know the root cause is the humidity is too low, but until I fix that, I heard that nylon cover plate screws (vs the usual metal ones painted white) would help this problem (I guess the theory is that the screw is touching the box which is what the person is "discharging" through). So I was going to pick up some of these to test it out, but I couldn't find them in hardware stores or on Amazon. There must be a reason these are so hard to find - is there a reason not to use these? Or can anyone recommend where I can buy them?
electrical switch screws
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Every time someone touches any of my light switches I get a static shock. I know the root cause is the humidity is too low, but until I fix that, I heard that nylon cover plate screws (vs the usual metal ones painted white) would help this problem (I guess the theory is that the screw is touching the box which is what the person is "discharging" through). So I was going to pick up some of these to test it out, but I couldn't find them in hardware stores or on Amazon. There must be a reason these are so hard to find - is there a reason not to use these? Or can anyone recommend where I can buy them?
electrical switch screws
asked 4 hours ago
David DoriaDavid Doria
22518
add a comment |
Every time someone touches any of my light switches I get a static shock. I know the root cause is the humidity is too low, but until I fix that, I heard that nylon cover plate screws (vs the usual metal ones painted white) would help this problem (I guess the theory is that the screw is touching the box which is what the person is "discharging" through). So I was going to pick up some of these to test it out, but I couldn't find them in hardware stores or on Amazon. There must be a reason these are so hard to find - is there a reason not to use these? Or can anyone recommend where I can buy them?
electrical switch screws
asked 4 hours ago
David DoriaDavid Doria
22518
Every time someone touches any of my light switches I get a static shock. I know the root cause is the humidity is too low, but until I fix that, I heard that nylon cover plate screws (vs the usual metal ones painted white) would help this problem (I guess the theory is that the screw is touching the box which is what the person is "discharging" through). So I was going to pick up some of these to test it out, but I couldn't find them in hardware stores or on Amazon. There must be a reason these are so hard to find - is there a reason not to use these? Or can anyone recommend where I can buy them?
electrical switch screws
electrical switch screws
asked 4 hours ago
David DoriaDavid Doria
22518
asked 4 hours ago
David DoriaDavid Doria
22518
asked 4 hours ago
David DoriaDavid Doria
22518
asked 4 hours ago
David DoriaDavid Doria
22518
asked 4 hours ago
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22518
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A new trend is switch plates which snap on, and do not use cover plate screws at all. That is worth looking into.
Of course, none of that will solve the underlying static problem; you'll just get nailed instead by the next metal thing you touch. I would want a metal cover plate isolated by a 1 megaohm resistor to safety ground, because that would actually dissipate the charge.
And of course, make sure your safety ground and grounding electrode are tip-top to be sure you aren't actually getting bit by mains current. That is somewhat different in sensation, and also does not disappear in high humidity.
answered 4 hours ago
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Shopping is off-topic, but...
Kyle Switch Plates
Easy to find if you use "plastic" instead of "nylon" in your Googleing: plastic switch plate screws
answered 4 hours ago
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A new trend is switch plates which snap on, and do not use cover plate screws at all. That is worth looking into.
Of course, none of that will solve the underlying static problem; you'll just get nailed instead by the next metal thing you touch. I would want a metal cover plate isolated by a 1 megaohm resistor to safety ground, because that would actually dissipate the charge.
And of course, make sure your safety ground and grounding electrode are tip-top to be sure you aren't actually getting bit by mains current. That is somewhat different in sensation, and also does not disappear in high humidity.
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A new trend is switch plates which snap on, and do not use cover plate screws at all. That is worth looking into.
Of course, none of that will solve the underlying static problem; you'll just get nailed instead by the next metal thing you touch. I would want a metal cover plate isolated by a 1 megaohm resistor to safety ground, because that would actually dissipate the charge.
And of course, make sure your safety ground and grounding electrode are tip-top to be sure you aren't actually getting bit by mains current. That is somewhat different in sensation, and also does not disappear in high humidity.
answered 4 hours ago
HarperHarper
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A new trend is switch plates which snap on, and do not use cover plate screws at all. That is worth looking into.
Of course, none of that will solve the underlying static problem; you'll just get nailed instead by the next metal thing you touch. I would want a metal cover plate isolated by a 1 megaohm resistor to safety ground, because that would actually dissipate the charge.
And of course, make sure your safety ground and grounding electrode are tip-top to be sure you aren't actually getting bit by mains current. That is somewhat different in sensation, and also does not disappear in high humidity.
answered 4 hours ago
HarperHarper
72.9k448147
A new trend is switch plates which snap on, and do not use cover plate screws at all. That is worth looking into.
Of course, none of that will solve the underlying static problem; you'll just get nailed instead by the next metal thing you touch. I would want a metal cover plate isolated by a 1 megaohm resistor to safety ground, because that would actually dissipate the charge.
And of course, make sure your safety ground and grounding electrode are tip-top to be sure you aren't actually getting bit by mains current. That is somewhat different in sensation, and also does not disappear in high humidity.
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Shopping is off-topic, but...
Kyle Switch Plates
Easy to find if you use "plastic" instead of "nylon" in your Googleing: plastic switch plate screws
answered 4 hours ago
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
9,3601336
add a comment |
Shopping is off-topic, but...
Kyle Switch Plates
Easy to find if you use "plastic" instead of "nylon" in your Googleing: plastic switch plate screws
answered 4 hours ago
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
9,3601336
add a comment |
Shopping is off-topic, but...
Kyle Switch Plates
Easy to find if you use "plastic" instead of "nylon" in your Googleing: plastic switch plate screws
answered 4 hours ago
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
9,3601336
Shopping is off-topic, but...
Kyle Switch Plates
Easy to find if you use "plastic" instead of "nylon" in your Googleing: plastic switch plate screws
answered 4 hours ago
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
9,3601336
answered 4 hours ago
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