static from my grinder

Static charge is a fact of life in grinding coffee, especially in the winter months, and especially with a grinder that has a plastic bin for the grounds.

There is a device, shaped like a pistol, called a "ZeroStat" that, when you squeeze the trigger, emits a stream of ions that will neutralize static charge on plastic surfaces. These were sold originally to do away with the static charge that attracted dust on vinyl LP record surfaces, but they work just fine for neutralizing charge on coffee grinders as well, if you have one or can find one.

Some people say that the piezo-electric elements that create a spark in those butane lighters (e.g., oven, bbq and fireplace lighters) will also dissipate static charge. You aim the working end of the lighter at the area affected, and squeeze the trigger a few times. Make sure the thing is out of butane, or risk melting the plastic and/or re-roasting your coffee.

I've found that a good whack or two on the outside of the grounds container with a plastic implement of some kind (e.g., the handle of the brush I use to clean out the grinder) can also be quite effective at getting things to settle down.

Moisture also serves to dissipate static charge. You could try wiping around the lid of the grounds container with a damp paper towel, before opening it up, to see if that helped.

Bob

All the grinders I know of have static issues. But as the other poster says, take the grounds container out and knock it against something a few times, and you should be fine.

Don't know why you would prefer a manual. I don't know of any manuals that have good quality burrs and make a grind with particles with sizes as consistent as electric ones can give you. If you do, I'd be interested to here about it/them.

thanks... maybe i just didn't know enough about the phenomenon to ask a smart question *wink*

i'll try your suggestions...

thanks again!