Zerostat

Do you know what a Zerostat is used for?

Originally, the Zerostat (distributed in the USA by Discwasher) was designed to keep static electricity off of audio records (LP Vinyl). You aim the device about 12 inches from the top of the record and then pull the trigger slowly and release it slowly as well. Done properly, the record would have less static electricity on it to create pops and ticks as the stylus from the audio cartridge would be dragged through the grooves of the record.

To test the Zerostat's operation, a small light bulb about the size of the bulbs used in AA Mag Lite flashlights were included with the unit. If you held the Zerostat near the bulb and pulled the trigger, you could actually light up the bulb.

The Zerostat was later adapted for photography use too. It was used to help keep static electricity off of film negatives before printing.

The unit shown here is my original Zerostat. It still works!