[Elecraft] Egg Cartons and ESD

David Ferrington, M0XDF M0XDF at Alphadene.co.uk
Thu Aug 28 11:29:16 EDT 2008


I'd say you don't need the foam, as long as you leave the boards in  
their ESD bags
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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On 28 Aug 2008, at 16:21, WILLIS COOKE wrote:

> I used the plastic box method.  I like the idea of having a lid that  
> closes when you are not working so maybe you will not spill all  
> those little screws on the carpet or even the desk.  I bought mine  
> at Fry's and it was about $7 or 8.  Don't put the ESD sensitive  
> stuff in the box or tray.  Keep the boards wrapped in the original  
> foam until you are ready to install them.  ESD will not hurt the  
> screws, bolts and nuts.



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