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Topic: Quilter Tone Block 202 and Static Electricity |
Bobby D. Jones
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West Virginia, USA
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Posted 20 Jul 2022 9:32 pm |
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I got a Quilter TB202 in March 2022. Got a very good sound out of it, Through an Eminence EPS-15C speaker.
I wore holes in the soles of my house slippers. Bought a new set and everything went crazy, Walk across carpet set down at my steel, Move my foot on the V pedal and the Quilter TB202 would sound off with near Unbearable Roaring Noise. Even if I stepped on the electric cable to my computer plugged into same outlet the roar would appear. Never had a problem before.
I changed shoes, No more roar. I went Saturday night to a big family/friend jam. Wore Sage cowboy boots everything went great.
Any suggestions on this problem. |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 21 Jul 2022 2:07 am
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The static is not in the amp, its just amplifying what is sent to it.
Make sure all your grounds are good in cables, volume pedal, etc. |
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Dave Mudgett
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Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
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Posted 21 Jul 2022 5:57 am
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| Any suggestions on this problem. |
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| I changed shoes, No more roar. |
There's your solution. Probably the material in the bottom of slippers induces static electricity when rubbed against the carpet. |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 21 Jul 2022 7:55 am
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If you touch the strings first, that should eliminate any static in your body. If it doesn't, you may have a far more serious problem. Either your changer isn't grounded to the frame/jack on your steel, or the outlet/power source you're using is ungrounded.
And if the humidity in your house is quite low, that will increase problems with static. Ideally, the humidity in your house should never get below 30%, or above 50%. |
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Bob Sykes
From:
North Carolina
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Posted 21 Jul 2022 4:21 pm Electrostatic Discharge
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Static build-up is being caused by friction/separation between your new slipper soles and carpet.
Low humidity prevents the accumulated charge from dissipating. The (relatively) rapid static discharge is causing the noise.
Topical anti-stats like "Cling-Free" will help prevent static charge build up via your new foot wear.
Equipment grounding is always smart but will not help/change this situation.
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Bobby D. Jones
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2022 9:46 pm
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I had a 3 way adapter in 1 of the outlet sockets so I could plug my computer protector cord, amp and Equalizer wall wart in the same wall receptacle. When I came in from a gig Friday night. I pulled out the adapter out and plugged in direct. So far no problem.
Now to get my multi-meter out and see if that adapter has no ground or what is going on. |
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