Stopping static discharge off vehicle

[pc1966]

It may not be the van as such, it might be a new seat/carpet/etc that is quite high insulation resistance and you are getting charged up inside. If you pull up and someone else comes to the vehicle before you get out, do they get a belt?

If not it is an internal triboelectric issue.

 

[DPG]

It's usually clothing fabric rubbing against seat fabric that builds up static charge.

 

[littlespark]

The only clothing I’ve changed is my shoes.
And it’s since buying a newer van, I’ve noticed the problem.
The van is same make and model of old one, just 6 months newer.

so is it me charged with static and earthing through the van? Rubber tyres are an insulator surely??
Or is it the van charging up, and earthing through me?

I think the former, as I get same from the house door handle...

 

[pc1966]

I think the former, as I get same from the house door handle...

That suggests it is you!

Look at safety trainers, etc. Not only do they offer protection against some work hazards, often they are anti-static soles to avoid sparks in explosive atmospheres.

Ah, I miss the Saturday curry...

 

[DPG]

And stop wearing that shell suit

 

[static zap]

I found I was a more snug fit ,in newer vehicle .
Causing me to slide more across seat.
.. If you are not tall ,try sliding the seat back on arrival as a test ... more of a climb/bounce out !
Finding metal to touch ,before shuffling ,
as @Vortigern mentioned . Was my final cure !
New seat does seem to eat me a little more

 

[littlespark]

I’m 6’1” @static zap so moving around in the seat much isn’t the problem.

I will try the suggestions next time I’m out in the van.
Or, I’ll find a way to get into the house without discharging, and find a daughter to use as an earthing rod!

 

[buzzlightyear]

I’m 6’1” @static zap so moving around in the seat much isn’t the problem

not if you named lol .

 

[static zap]

...A hairy Hagrid !
Leather steering wheel cover , reduces beard friction ?

 

[SparkySy]

I would say shoes could be the issue, I get the most vicious shocks off my Vauxhall if I wear my comfy loafy about shoes. With my work boots on never had a problem with it! I only realised what it was today partially because of this thread and cos it had me a belter today at a customers, realised I had turned up there in my comfy shoes not my boots! Doh!