Posted by Stewart A. on
URL: https://www.es-forum.com/Multimeter-tp1544795p1544825.html

Aline wrote:
> Thanks, Bruno. That makes sense now.
>
> My husband thinks attaching the long wire to the grounding rod of the
> house would be better than attaching to a rod stuck in the ground.
>
> I imagine both would be equally good.
>
>
>
Hi Aline,

The concern is if there are stray signals on the house wiring.
Since you are getting wierd numbers on the GS meter, I would be testing
both.
If you can, try both. See if there is a difference (while not changing
your location or posture).


> Michael Neuert says the red wire of the multimeter should be cut to a
> length of 8". Is this really necessary?



Since the "real equipment" for body voltage has no red wire, but just a
stub on the "banana jack" to press your thumb on, this might be true.

Stewart
It might act like an antenna and give unanticipated effects.