StarTech 24x27.5" Desktop Anti-Static Mat, Large, Beige

2024-12-16T19:00:00

I work in a tech room in Alberta, a dry climate and I have static present whenever I get up from my chair. Luckily most of the computers I work on are grounded through the chassis, and static discharge doesn't damage anything. I thought I'd use this product so that I can ground myself before I handle the computers. This mat does not help in dissipating static from my body, it appears the PVC surface does not conduct electricity at all. It merely insulates the desktop and does nothing to dissipate static electricity. I do not recommend this product and I will be returning it. Startech should publish the surface resistivity of the surface to demonstrate if it's meant to be insulating or dissipative.

Rowan

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2020-07-16T20:00:00

I've worked on computers for years and have always been wary of static electricity. So far no issues but this makes working on a computer safe. I'm VERY pleased with this product. This is simple, easy to use but protects our expensive purchases!

Yzenheimer

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2019-08-15T20:00:00

There's no instructions. Which way is up? How do I use the clip to ground it? Also, it comes rolled up and you have to find something to hold it open.

LEPT0N

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2018-09-27T20:00:00

It has no directions, and it seems to be very flimsy. I just received it today.

manager

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2014-04-07T20:00:00

It would be helpful, if there were instructions on using this mat. To what should one attach the clip with the 1M Ohm resistor? Me, my PC, or an electrical ground? Does it matter what I touch first after it's attached? Calling support they said attach it to an electrical ground.

Daniel

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