I'm sure it's a well-made product, as everybody else has said, but I want to point out something about the length of it to those who may be shopping.
The length of the cord may have been 6 feet before it was coiled, but it IS coiled, and it's effective length is only about 4 feet. In order to get it out to 6 feet, you'd have to stretch it so hard you wouldn't be able to work with it like that. If you need one of these that will let you work 6 feet from your ground connection, you need something else.
The product is very good, overall, and an important thing to have when working with computers, should you overlook keeping your body grounded unintentionally. But watch out for that alligator clip! It comes off very easily and could leave you vulnerable. As a result, I still tried to be conscientious about at least touching the frame when handling sensitive components. Used this as a failsafe.
Long cord wound down to a manageable size. I've used it about a dozen times and stays well out of the way. For anyone who is new to building, the way i have found (not the only way) to do it is to plus in the PSU to the wall and leave it turned off via the switch on the back. Then affix the clip to the grill of the PSU and you are grounded to your building's ground. Works the same if the PSU is mounted in the case and you find a good spot to attach the clip to the pc case.
Where to start? This thing is a portable means by which,, with an appropriately sized screw, I can ground myself by attaching to the ground lug on a standard wall socket and avoid frying sensitive electronics. The only thing that might be an improvement would be a wrap-around Velcro closure rather than a buckle type closure.
Its hard to review something like this since ESD problems on your devices takes some time [up to several years] to show damage. But I always believe in the saying "Better safe than sorry" so I had to buy this. Aside from that the product is of high quality and its very long [6 feet] so its easy to work with and fits most if not all wrist sizes. My only gripe with it is I wish the wrist band could fit your ankle I have an average sized ankle about 9 inches so its a bit annoying wearing it on my hand but its not a big deal.
Feature Product
- Resistance: < 10K Ohm (Wrist Strap)
- 1M Ohm 10% (Cord)
- Length of Grounding Cord: 6 Feet
- Adjustable Strap Fits Your Wrist Comfortably
- Extra-long Coiled Cord for Wide Range of Movement
- Protect Your PC from Static Electricity
- Adjustable Strap Fits Your Wrist Comfortably
- Extra-long Coiled Cord for Wide Range of Movement
- Resistance: < 10K Ohm (Wrist Strap)
- 1M Ohm 10% (Cord)
- Length of Grounding Cord: 6 Feet
- Adjustable Strap Fits Your Wrist Comfortably
- Extra-long Coiled Cord for Wide Range of Movement
Description
Protect Your PC from Static Electricity. Adjustable Strap Fits Your Wrist Comfortably. Extra-long Coiled Cord for Wide Range of Movement.
I bought this device when I was planning to replace the hard drive in my laptop with a solid state drive. In my laptop, that required removing several components, some sensitive to static discharge. The wrist strap is easy to put on, the grounding cord light and long enough to be useful, the alligator clip is strong. I'm very happy with this item.
If you have ever "fried" and sound or video card while upgrading, you will appreciate this simple device. I am the type of person who can 'light a room up' with static, in winter I dare not touch any metal while shopping, especially can foods. I'm probably not gong to wear this at the store, but only when working in my computer.
The extra protection for ESD is to ground the body by wearing a strap and then connect the other end to the metal case of the computer. Always wear the strap when working inside a computer.
Only thing that I would improve upon is possibly a longer strap for large wristed men. Other than that it is a very well made and quality piece of equiptment. This being for working inside of a computer or laptop and preventing static discharge damage by being able to ground the wearer to the device.
Good product. Excellent reach distance and the clip is super strong so you don't have to worry about it coming loose and whacking you in the head. Wrist band is adjustable via velcro and I imagine will fit almost any size wrist. maybe not sumo wrestlers though. But then again, I don't know too many sumo wrestlers that build their own pc's. That would be a nice combo skill.
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