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Old 12-17-2020, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Mongoose930 View Post
I read lots of warnings about static electricity before using the pump. I did use the ground wire and connected it to the Lemans cap flange, but I was definitely wondering how well that flange was grounded. I am hoping the aluminum body helped a bit. Anyway, I did not blow up but was a bit nervous.
Holding the lit Lucky Strike behind your back while you pumped definitely helped.
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