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Time to build a few Static Grass Applicators

Discussion in 'Tools' started by Gary, Dec 12, 2024.

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  1. Jan 18, 2025 #21
    David Mitchell-Todd

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    I also made my own, but it is a lot less elegant than yours. Mine was made from an electro-static fly swatter from Aldi and a sieve. It works quite well for the price (under £5), but it has the drawback that I tend to electrocute myself every time I use it.

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  2. Jan 19, 2025 #22
    Gary

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    Ouch ! :eek:
     
  3. Jan 23, 2025 #23
    David Mitchell-Todd

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    Just found a photo of the fly swatter before it was converted.
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  4. Apr 18, 2025 #24
    Andy_Sollis

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    Hi Gary,

    I’ve just fitted a new ioniser in mine last night.
    Should it buzz when powered? I can’t recall originally if it did or was silent?

    or should it spark if the neg lead touches the mesh?

    how do I know it’s working? (Without actually sprinkling grass on to glue, which it didn’t do last time and why I’ve had to take it apart!)

    andy
     
  5. Apr 20, 2025 #25
    Gary

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    It shouldn't buzz, but that could just be your brand of negative ion generator. I'd be wary with it sparking the negative with the positive. A 9 volt battery can discharge upwards of 12,000 volts through the ion generator. :eek:

    Give the applicator a go on some scrap card painted with PVA. You'll know then if it is working !

    Cheers, Gary.
     
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  6. Apr 23, 2025 #26
    Andy_Sollis

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    I'll see about giving it a test then. I was sure it should make a noise, but I could be mistaken.

    Mines working off a Mains plug feed (stepped down of course. Not 240V)
     
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