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Is my wooden desk a safe surface to test the cluster board on? - ollehar - 06-07-2020
And if not, what is? The plastic bag it came in? Anything metallic? I don't have a proper box at the moment.
RE: Is my wooden desk a safe surface to test the cluster board on? - poVoq - 06-07-2020
Sure, why not? Earthing is usually provided by the power connection and a wooden table does not conduct electricity. Maybe make sure to discharge static current on yourself before touching it.
RE: Is my wooden desk a safe surface to test the cluster board on? - ollehar - 06-07-2020
(06-07-2020, 09:43 AM)poVoq Wrote: Sure, why not? Earthing is usually provided by the power connection and a wooden table does not conduct electricity. Maybe make sure to discharge static current on yourself before touching it.
Sounds good, thanks!
RE: Is my wooden desk a safe surface to test the cluster board on? - hvdkooij - 11-13-2020
(06-07-2020, 09:43 AM)poVoq Wrote: Sure, why not? Earthing is usually provided by the power connection and a wooden table does not conduct electricity. Maybe make sure to discharge static current on yourself before touching it.As long as you don't spill water.
RE: Is my wooden desk a safe surface to test the cluster board on? - unclejoe314159@gmail.com - 12-20-2020
(06-07-2020, 08:39 AM)ollehar Wrote: And if not, what is? The plastic bag it came in? Anything metallic? I don't have a proper box at the moment.Don't leave it on the bag it came with! I just did that because I wasn't paying attention when I plugged it in. It only took two second to start a fire. Now I am trying to figure out it I ruined the cluster board.
RE: Is my wooden desk a safe surface to test the cluster board on? - KC9UDX - 12-21-2020
Anti-static bags are conductive! Don't use that or metal, or anything conductive. A wooden benchtop or desktop is ideal.
RE: Is my wooden desk a safe surface to test the cluster board on? - robocone - 12-28-2020
Wow, thanks for asking this ollehar! I was about to store this in a drawer inside the bag and had no idea that these are conductive or a fire risk.