Power smith ash vac question

[mikkeeh]

Just purchased this ash vac. Can someone tell me the purpose of the chain that’s screwed to the base. I have no idea......and even went so far as to read the instructions. Thx

 

[Paulinator]

I believe it's like a grounding strap to prevent static shock.

 

[mikkeeh]

I believe it's like a grounding strap to prevent static shock.

That was my initial thought.......but I wouldn’t thing a metal chain, attached to a plastic frame, would act as a ground.......maybe so

 

[Tonyray]

That was my initial thought.......but I wouldn’t thing a metal chain, attached to a plastic frame, would act as a ground.......maybe so

Agree. Grounded plastic?

 

[articcatbill]

It is to dissipate any static electricity build-up on the plastic to prevent spark. So the first answer was correct, it is a ground with the purpose to dissipate any static build-up on the plastic. Not really an issue with the pellet stoves, but if you are using anywhere fumes might be present it could be important.

 

[mikkeeh]

Not sure how well it dissipate static......
but works great as a wheel chock......certainly not the best design.

 

[MalcolmH]

Anyone with a dust collector and pvc piping will say its a ground, plastic is a good insulator so static electricity can build up on its surfaces, debris rushing past a surface creates electricity thus the ground, although a very poor one on many levels. albeit I assume it is also touching the steel painted can., not a great contact, not a great ground by any means but good effort..