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Re: possible solution to the static problem

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Originally Posted by Trent B View Post
If you read a little more into it, you will notice the chain group was just using chain attached to frame. While the static discharge wick also asked about the use of bleed resistors to ground the frame. We know electrical connections to the frame are prohibited, but I think static wicks attached in a manner similar to the drag chain would be acceptable by the GDC.
Thats how I read it.

Chain attached to frame only = good.
Static wicks attached to control electronics AND frame = bad.

Still better to ask the specific question of "Wicks attached to frame only = good?"