Fibreglass Body and Static Electricity.
Fibreglass Body and Static Electricity.
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HI
On a fibreglass (epoxy) body with a stainless fuel tank are there any issues regarding buildup of static that I should be aware of? The tank will be connected to the stainless filler with non-conductive fuel hose.
I am not sure wether it is best to bond everything or leave some parts isolated.
Thanks for the help.
On a fibreglass (epoxy) body with a stainless fuel tank are there any issues regarding buildup of static that I should be aware of? The tank will be connected to the stainless filler with non-conductive fuel hose.
I am not sure wether it is best to bond everything or leave some parts isolated.
Thanks for the help.





RE: Fibreglass Body and Static Electricity.
RE: Fibreglass Body and Static Electricity.
You might be building a capacitor.
RE: Fibreglass Body and Static Electricity.
RE: Fibreglass Body and Static Electricity.
With my truck I get a major static shock almost every time I get out of it sometimes even when it is raining. My passengers don't seem to be affected. Not sure if it is the clothes I wear but it makes me very nervous when refueling. It will be interesting to see if it happens with the fibreglass car.
RE: Fibreglass Body and Static Electricity.
If you connect yourself to the body and stay firmly connected until you touch the ground you will not get zapped as there will be no gap to create a spark as you discharge to ground.
Certainly you should ensure you are fully discharged before removing the fuel cap.
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RE: Fibreglass Body and Static Electricity.
Many years ago cars used static straps dragging on the ground to discharge the static buildup on the car body. Car tires are now formulated to have enough conductivity to avoid static charges building up on the body.
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RE: Fibreglass Body and Static Electricity.
RE: Fibreglass Body and Static Electricity.
Bill
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RE: Fibreglass Body and Static Electricity.
The problem went away when I installed a genuine leather covered steering wheel in place of the synthetic covered wheel.
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RE: Fibreglass Body and Static Electricity.
RE: Fibreglass Body and Static Electricity.
I got a heck of a jolt when I climbed up on the trailer to fill it with gas. The trailer has a wood deck so I suppose that going down the road is like an aircraft flying with no ground. Possibly the charge was lost when I touched it and unscrewing the gas tank cap probably finished it off. I've not heard of any problems with other guys doing the same thing so I think it is ok.
Some of the boat marinas have ground wires so I think it would be a good idea to clip a ground to the tank and pump before you fill up.