On 6 Jan 2006 19:56:43 -0800, "Gene" wrote:

Do you need to worry about static arcing with plastic pipe?

Yes, but not much. It will _NOT_ explode. It may annoy you.

Worst of all is metal fittings (such as elbows) linked by plastic pipe.
Those are the worst for building up charge and zapping you. They
probably should be given an external bonding wire.