[BC] Static Myth Busted ...

[wfifeng@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/12/2005 10:56:24 PM Eastern Standard Time,
barry at oldradio.com writes:

 >          Hence the fires at gas stations as people
 >           slide in and out while fueling.  From
 >           what I've read, it is more a problem
 >           than cell phones.
 >

They proved this on Mythbusters. Cell phones were completely incapable (in
their tests) of igniting the gas fumes. A static-generating rig that they
made, (a plastic rod and soft upholstery) did generate a spark, and POOF!

Willie...