Abstract: A filter system is provided having a housing with a removable cover. The housing and cover form an enclosed volume that receives a filter. The filter system has an inlet and an outlet. The filter filters fluid that passes from the inlet to the outlet. A threaded bolt having a spring is located in the cover and the spring makes electrical connection to the filter. A portion of the bolt extends through the cover to provide an electrical connection from the filter. A ground strap or other electrical connection is made to the portion of the bolt to ground the filter when it is located inside the enclosed volume.