[Elecraft] Anti-Static Grounding - how?

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Fred, N3CSY wrote:

Various outfits
sell anti-static pads, wrist straps, wrist straps
with series megohm protection - but none ever
mention where these devices are supposed to pick
up a reliable earth ground?  Or don't they 
need one?   I don't think one can rely on their
house wiring to find a reliable un-connected earth
ground.

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I use the power mains safety ground. All of the electronics lab benches I've
used in various companies rely on the mains ground. 

If you are unsure of your mains ground, you can buy a very inexpensive
outlet tester at most hardware stores. It'll tell you whether your outlet
safety ground is connected and whether the outlet is wired correctly. The
latter can be important if you have any two-wire equipment that does not use
the safety ground. 

Ron AC7AC