I've noticed a huge increase in static electricity discharges since taking delivery of my Apple Watch. Could the Flouroelastometer band have something to do with this phenomenon?
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apunkrockmonk
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I've had mine for 3 weeks or so, long enough for me to crack the glass, but I've yet to produce any static shocks in that time period.
Rubber (and Flouroelastometer too) acts as an insulator for electricity. Ceramic as well. But if the metal is touching you directly from the Watch and there is a lose ground in either your watch or your home, you touching things could create enough potential difference for a tiny shock.
As a test, to see if it is Apple Watch or not, put a pice of paper, maybe a business card, under the watch. Heart rate monitor won't work btu see if that fixes the problem, if it does then you know it's the watch.
Lennyvalentin
macrumors 65816
Confirmation bias. There's no such connection as you describe.
Watches have had synthetic bands for decades without shocking people, and the biggest reason for this is because it can't happen. To build up a static potential you must transfer charge to or from another separate object, which obviously can't be in direct contact with your own arm, as then it wouldn't actually transfer anywhere. 🙂
You're being shocked because of something else; soles of your shoes or socks rubbing on carpet, or something like that.
Julien
macrumors G4
That's one of the most perplexing things. I live in South Florida and static electricity is just not normal at all due to the humidity. But I'm not making it up. Since I got the watch I get a static discharge every time I get out of my car. And even at my job, I get shocked constantly. And yes, I know I doesn't make any sense. Weird right?
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TheAppleFairy
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You walking around your house in socks staring on your wrist? You're probably dragging your feet.
