Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 20, 2013 Just a reminder to turn those humidifiers on, get out the anti static spray or sheets if that is what you use and on the value cutters especially make sure your cutter stand is grounded to the cutter (MH people take note on this one). Even though it doesn't need it in the winter I do have a ground wire to the stand even on the graphtec. Humidifier is on high as it was starting to affect the printer - took a day to figure that one out!It is that time of the year where we start seeing a lot of wacky cuts, fried z axis chips and mainboards so better to attack it early 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted November 20, 2013 Any suggestions on humidifiers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 20, 2013 I'm lazy so had a whole house aprilaire put in with the new furnace years ago - it senses the temp outside and adjust automatically so I love it - just have tot remember to open the dang damper and crank it higher first part of the season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted November 20, 2013 I have a Bemis/Essick whole house console humidifier that I like real well. I have had it 3 years now. It's digital, and senses when to run according to what you set it. Similar to this one.. But I got much cheaper thru auction. You just have to search for good deals. You could find a good used unit also. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Essick-Air-427-300-2-Speed-Evaporative-Console-Humidifier-And-Air-Cleaner-/271222477908?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f261e9454 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 393 Posted November 20, 2013 As a newbie to the game, thank you Scott for starting this thread. I will very definately put the grounding wire on my "to do" list for the weekend. Cal 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tysan 5 Posted November 20, 2013 This may be a stupid question ,but how do you ground to the stand just a wire from the cutter to the stand?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted November 20, 2013 Yeah just make sure both ends of the wire are contacting bare metal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted November 20, 2013 I have a Bemis/Essick whole house console that I like real well. I have had it 3 years now. It's digital, and senses when to run according to what you set it. Similar to this one.. But I got much cheaper thru auction. You just have to search for good deals. You could find a good used unit also. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Essick-Air-427-300-2-Speed-Evaporative-Console-Humidifier-And-Air-Cleaner-/271222477908?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f261e9454 I have a Kenmore one similar. Free from the in-laws. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn's Design 403 Posted November 20, 2013 US Cutter also told me if your cutter is on carpet to put some cardboard under the wheels. Helps with static . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DNA_Vinyl 262 Posted November 21, 2013 I dont even have a stand so...theres that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,626 Posted November 21, 2013 The static build up is from the vinyl so not having a stand doesn't solve the problem. The reason you ground the stand is the vinly is in contact with the stand so the static can discharge through the stand to the ground. If you don't have a stand and you believe static is a problem you can ground the vinyl directly. Any metal making contacct with the vinyl and then a ground point will work. Static sensitive manufactures use something like this on carts. The floors in the buildings are typically coated with a conductive coating and the carts have a small chain that hang from them and drag on the flow thereby grounding the cart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
