>
> Another thing about shielding... first check with an AM radio to see if
> there are any buzzes near where you are going to shield. Solve those first
> or you will have the whole area buzzing.
> Bill
>
> On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 10:22 AM, Bill Bruno <wbruno@...> wrote:
>
> > I think the paint has good properties, but it is true that
> > removing it is a problem. Make sure you fill any cracks
> > so you get a single conductive surface over the whole area.
> > Leave some exposed someplace where you can install a
> > dedicated ground rod; meanwhile ground it to your pipes
> > or electric... and make sure you can experiment with grounded
> > vs. non-grounded (don't paint close to anything that might
> > create a shock hazard).
> >
> > The most cost efficient thing for windows is aluminum insect
> > screen. You either need to bond it electrically with the paint,
> > or have an overlap of several inches. You will see the levels
> > improve maybe 99% reduction without overlap, but if the
> > levels are bad you want to shoot for much better, like 99.99%.
> >
> > Don't paint another color over the y-shield until your readings
> > are low enough... you may need to add a second coat.
> >
> > I know someone who used very fine stainless steel mesh on his windows. The
> > films really are not as good, and bonding to the
> > paint with film may not work (you have to bond it all the way
> > around). There's a place in Berkeley, TWPinc.com that sells all kinds of
> > mesh, including copper and bronze...
> >
> > B
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 9:49 AM, ada iye <betty_starbuckle@...>wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Don't quote me on this but I read somewhere that using shielding paints
> >> can infact intensify the signals in your room and make things worse. The
> >> idea being that It can create a faraday cage with Emf signals trappedand
> >> bouncing around inside. The fact that the paint is then not able to
> >> be removed is also a negating factor in my opinion.. Maybe some one
> >> else will verify this, but for me this has always been my sticking
> >> point with regards to using the paints.
> >>
> >>
> >> A
> >>
> >> --- On Wed, 14/4/10, edomor2 <edo@... <edo%40momoglass.com>>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> From: edomor2 <edo@... <edo%40momoglass.com>>
> >> Subject: [eSens] Help! Shielding house with Yshield paint, etc.
> >> To: [hidden email] <eSens%40yahoogroups.com>
> >> Date: Wednesday, 14 April, 2010, 1:29
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Hi Everyone,
> >>
> >> We're 600 meters from a strong cell phone tower and the readings in the
> >> house are not good.
> >>
> >> We're about to take the first steps towards shielding, beginning with the
> >> bedroom. After some research we've decided on using the Yshield carbon
> >> graphite paint for the walls, but are still undecided on what to do
> >> regarding windows.
> >>
> >> Has anyone had any experience with Scotchtint, a film that is adhered to
> >> the glass (sold by lessemf.com) ? All of this stuff is so pricey, and we
> >> don't want to throw our money away with things that won't work.
> >>
> >> Also, any info/experience you have with the Yshield paint or with other
> >> window alternatives (like Pilkington glass or fabrics) would be helpful as
> >> well.
> >>
> >> Thanks for taking the time to read this,
> >>
> >> Edo
> >>
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