Do Family Cars Need to Install Static Eliminator Strips?
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Generally, ordinary family cars do not need to install static eliminator strips; only special transport vehicles (such as tankers carrying flammable and explosive materials) are required to have them. Here is some related information about static elimination: Introduction to Static Eliminator Strips: These are usually installed at the rear of the vehicle and consist of a clamping part, a conductive rubber strip, and a wire connecting to the metal part of the car body. Installation simply involves fixing the clamping part to the vehicle and connecting the wire to the metal part. Static eliminator strips are the most widely used anti-static products for vehicles, and you can often see a strip-like object dragging behind a car on the street—that is the anti-static strip. Hazards of Static Electricity in Cars: While driving, an unexpected static shock can cause excessive fright, potentially leading to accidental traffic incidents. Static electricity accumulated in the human body can harm health, severely affecting metabolism. It may also lead to autonomic nervous system disorders, weakened immunity, and increased susceptibility to illnesses like colds. Particularly at gas stations, static electricity can even trigger accidents.
As a long-time car owner, I believe that installing an electrostatic discharge strap is usually unnecessary for household cars. These devices are primarily used on tanker trucks or industrial vehicles to prevent static electricity buildup that could cause sparks and explosions, but the risk for ordinary private cars during routine refueling is very low. Modern car designs already account for static electricity discharge, such as the vehicle's metal parts naturally dissipating static. You might only feel a static shock when refueling during dry seasons or windy days, but that can be easily avoided by simply touching the car door frame before exiting. Installing an electrostatic strap is costly, around a hundred yuan, and requires maintenance—money better spent on regular tire maintenance. I recommend focusing on refueling habits: turning off the engine, not smoking, and slowly inserting the fuel nozzle. These small details are more practical and safer.
