Help diagnosing 'static electricity' problem

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The discussion centers on a persistent static electricity issue causing shocks from a rail system and aluminum framing of window shutters, particularly affecting individuals wearing tennis shoes. The deck is made of proprietary plastic, and a grounded Earth wire has been installed between the deck planks. Suggestions include adding conductive filler to the plastic or placing matting over the floor to mitigate the problem. Grounding the railing system is also recommended, as only the planking has been addressed so far. Effective solutions are sought to eliminate the static electricity shocks.
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From the attached photograph I have a continuing problem with what I would describe as “static electricity”. Shocks are being received from the rail system and also the aluminimum framing supporting the electrically operated window shutters. As indicated, the deck is a proprietary plastic. Shocks are being received with people wearing tennis shoes. A grounded Earth wire has been installed linking each deck plank.

Any advice to resolve this problem would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
GMW
 

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GMW said:
From the attached photograph I have a continuing problem with what I would describe as “static electricity”. Shocks are being received from the rail system and also the aluminimum framing supporting the electrically operated window shutters. As indicated, the deck is a proprietary plastic. Shocks are being received with people wearing tennis shoes. A grounded Earth wire has been installed linking each deck plank.

Any advice to resolve this problem would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
GMW

Welcome to the PF.

Can some conductive filler be added to the plastic formulation? Alternately, can a matting be put on top of the plastic floor?
 
Have you tried grounding the railing? You only mention grounding the planking.
 

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