Hello all,
I'm going to try to take some action and experiment with some ways to increase my tolerance to a couple of devices that have given me symptoms. I maybe grasping at straws here - but I want to see if "grounding" these devices improves their tolerability. I guess it's worth a shot - if I can do it relatively cheaply and conveniently. Especially since I received an email response from a representative from an organization that tests products forelectromagnetic emissions (up to 400kHz frequency) that contained the following statement: "If your product is not connected to ground then emission values will be from 10 - 100 times higher than they need be." I'm an ignoramus when it comes to all of this stuff (which my severe "brainfog" only makes worse) - and I have these fears of harming myself if I make a wrong move while attempting to ground. Could someone(s) explain to me how to attach a "ground wire" to an ungrounded device/appliance - how to ground a device without hurting or killing myself? Where does one get the needed materials? I want to try to attach some type of grounding wire(s) to a smallish digital adapter that my cable company has made mandatory (if you want to get the basic cable channels) - and also to a 20-inch CRT t.v. that's in my bedroom. The CRT t.v. is quite big and bulky - yet, it only has a 2-pronged powercord. Also, in a recent thread - someone mentioned purchasing an inexpensive device that tests whether or not your home's electricity is attached to ground.It would be nice if I could verify if my house's electricity is actually connected to ground - so could anyone tell me where I could purchase such adevice? Thanks so much, ~Svetaswan |
Svetaswan,
Any hardware store should have the "Outlet Tester" device. -Sue --- In [hidden email], "svetaswan" <svetaswan@...> wrote: > > Hello all, > > I'm going to try to take some action and experiment with some ways to increase my tolerance to a couple of devices that have given me symptoms. I may be grasping at straws here - but I want to see if "grounding" these devices improves their tolerability. I guess it's worth a shot - if I can do it relatively cheaply and conveniently. Especially since I received an email response from a representative from an organization that tests products for electromagnetic emissions (up to 400kHz frequency) that contained the following statement: > > "If your product is not connected to ground then emission values will be from 10 - 100 times higher than they need be." > > I'm an ignoramus when it comes to all of this stuff (which my severe "brain fog" only makes worse) - and I have these fears of harming myself if I make a wrong move while attempting to ground. Could someone(s) explain to me how to attach a "ground wire" to an ungrounded device/appliance - how to ground a device without hurting or killing myself? Where does one get the needed materials? > > I want to try to attach some type of grounding wire(s) to a smallish digital adapter that my cable company has made mandatory (if you want to get the basic cable channels) - and also to a 20-inch CRT t.v. that's in my bedroom. The CRT t.v. is quite big and bulky - yet, it only has a 2-pronged power cord. > > Also, in a recent thread - someone mentioned purchasing an inexpensive device that tests whether or not your home's electricity is attached to ground. It would be nice if I could verify if my house's electricity is actually connected to ground - so could anyone tell me where I could purchase sucha device? > > Thanks so much, > > ~Svetaswan > |
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Hi again guys - is it that noone knows how to safely ground a device, or amI being ignored? ~Svetaswan --- In [hidden email], "svetaswan" <svetaswan@...> wrote: > > Hello all, > > I'm going to try to take some action and experiment with some ways to increase my tolerance to a couple of devices that have given me symptoms. I may be grasping at straws here - but I want to see if "grounding" these devices improves their tolerability. I guess it's worth a shot - if I can do it relatively cheaply and conveniently. Especially since I received an email response from a representative from an organization that tests products for electromagnetic emissions (up to 400kHz frequency) that contained the following statement: > > "If your product is not connected to ground then emission values will be from 10 - 100 times higher than they need be." > > I'm an ignoramus when it comes to all of this stuff (which my severe "brain fog" only makes worse) - and I have these fears of harming myself if I make a wrong move while attempting to ground. Could someone(s) explain to me how to attach a "ground wire" to an ungrounded device/appliance - how to ground a device without hurting or killing myself? Where does one get the needed materials? > > I want to try to attach some type of grounding wire(s) to a smallish digital adapter that my cable company has made mandatory (if you want to get the basic cable channels) - and also to a 20-inch CRT t.v. that's in my bedroom. The CRT t.v. is quite big and bulky - yet, it only has a 2-pronged power cord. > > Also, in a recent thread - someone mentioned purchasing an inexpensive device that tests whether or not your home's electricity is attached to ground. It would be nice if I could verify if my house's electricity is actually connected to ground - so could anyone tell me where I could purchase sucha device? > > Thanks so much, > > ~Svetaswan > |
The only thing I think I can answer is the outlet tester I beleive you are referring to about testing your own electricity. I made a note that it can be purchased at any drug store Svetaswan.
Hope that helps a little. :o) Loni --- On Wed, 6/23/10, svetaswan <[hidden email]> wrote: From: svetaswan <[hidden email]> Subject: [eSens] Re: How does one safely ground a device? To: [hidden email] Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2010, 4:00 PM Hi again guys - is it that noone knows how to safely ground a device, or amI being ignored? ~Svetaswan --- In [hidden email], "svetaswan" <svetaswan@...> wrote: > > Hello all, > > I'm going to try to take some action and experiment with some ways to increase my tolerance to a couple of devices that have given me symptoms. I may be grasping at straws here - but I want to see if "grounding" these devices improves their tolerability. I guess it's worth a shot - if I can do it relatively cheaply and conveniently. Especially since I received an email response from a representative from an organization that tests products for electromagnetic emissions (up to 400kHz frequency) that contained the following statement: > > "If your product is not connected to ground then emission values will be from 10 - 100 times higher than they need be." > > I'm an ignoramus when it comes to all of this stuff (which my severe "brain fog" only makes worse) - and I have these fears of harming myself if I make a wrong move while attempting to ground. Could someone(s) explain to mehow to attach a "ground wire" to an ungrounded device/appliance - how to ground a device without hurting or killing myself? Where does one get the needed materials? > > I want to try to attach some type of grounding wire(s) to a smallish digital adapter that my cable company has made mandatory (if you want to get the basic cable channels) - and also to a 20-inch CRT t.v. that's in my bedroom. The CRT t.v. is quite big and bulky - yet, it only has a 2-pronged power cord. > > Also, in a recent thread - someone mentioned purchasing an inexpensive device that tests whether or not your home's electricity is attached to ground. It would be nice if I could verify if my house's electricity is actuallyconnected to ground - so could anyone tell me where I could purchase such a device? > > Thanks so much, > > ~Svetaswan > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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> Hi again guys - is it that noone knows how to safely ground a device, or
> am I being ignored? I just figured that one of our resident grounding experts would respond, but maybe not... ... I know that lessemf.com sells grounding cables -- you plug one end of the cable to a nearby 3-prong (grounded) outlet, and clip the other end onto some metal surface on the appliance you are trying to ground. Done! Marc |
--- In [hidden email], "Marc Martin" <marc@...> wrote: > >> I just figured that one of our resident grounding experts would respond, > but maybe not... > > ... I know that lessemf.com sells grounding cables -- you plug one end ofthe > cable to a nearby 3-prong (grounded) outlet, and clip the other end > onto some metal surface on the appliance you are trying to ground. > Done! > > Marc > Thanks Marc - I basically knew that the process was fairly simple. But - having never done anything like this in my life, I just want to make sure there isn't something I'm missing. Even if something seems simple - if one is completely inexperienced, it's worthwhile to try to gather as much info as possible about the process. Especially concerning something that can be as hazardous as electricity - I mean, I have two green, left thumbs when itcomes to all of this. There could be some important things that one should know to avoid - some crucial tips. Thanks once again for your generosity in pointing me in the right direction, Marc - apparently the "experts" you reference don't consider me worth their time. ~Svetaswan |
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--- In [hidden email], Loni <loni326@...> wrote: > > The only thing I think I can answer is the outlet tester I beleive you are referring to about testing your own electricity. I made a note that it can be purchased at any drug store Svetaswan. >  > Hope that helps a little.  :o)     Loni > > Hi Loni - are you implying that you responded to this topic before? I saw Sue's responses (which I acknowledged in another thread), but saw no trace of yours. In any event, I see *this* reply. Thanks for your help, ~Svetaswan |
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