Aside from "ghost hunting", does an emf meter have any usefulness?
2086392
It was actually adopted by ghost hunters. Its original purpose was an electromagnetic field meter. I hold it next to electronics or appliances and read the EMf level.
2086393
I am not aware of any other use ...so I can not give any advice to that question.
2086394
hmmm. i didn't realize it was for ghost hungint???? i use it to measure emf emissions and i love it. you move it around the appliance and it will show the emf emissions. i had one that was a lot more expensive and technical showing exact measurement but it was awkward and difficult to use imo. i like this one because it's simple and gives me te info i need. you point and push the on button and get the reading. i love it. !
2086395
Electricians use it all the time but not sure how. I've just seen it used on those home improvement shows.
2086396
Actually, this little meter has been around for a long time; only recently coming into fashion for "ghost hunting" expeditions. It can be used by electricians, plumbers heating and air people, burglar alarm companies, etc. in the fields of home building, protecting or repair. Look it up online with the query - "official uses for K-II EMF meter" and this should better answer your question.
2086397
Yes, I found out my bedroom answering machine & the microwave needed to be replaced because of the EMFs they gave off.
1920174
Yes, but you might want to also include EMP bags.. check into those as well..
84863
You are looking at a low-frequency EMF meter. It measures EMF from mains electrical devices and other (very low frequency) EMF sources. You can use this type of meter to check EMFs from mains electricity, power lines, high voltage lines, electrical installations, sub-stations and transformers, house wiring, domestic electrical appliances TVs, computers, office equipment, factory machinery, vehicles (cars, trains etc). This meter is not designed to measure ionizing radiation (x-rays and gamma rays), or radio-frequency / microwave radiation, unless specifically stated.
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Hello, I have no idea, was just curious about the item and thought I could use it to possibly track down a wall switch that goes nowhere in our house. turn off all breakers but the circuit the switch is on and check for a signal thru the wall with the switch on and follow it, have not tried yet. Just checked around a few wires and it does sense the electricity. I think the deal on it detecting cameras is that you can see the infrared with it or something. Have not had time to really check, it may just be a barely useful gimmick. But I hope I can trace the wire. It may make a cool kinda selective sensitivity signal tracer.Peace! Hello, I have no idea, was just curious about the item and thought I could use it to possibly track down a wall switch that goes nowhere in our house. turn off all breakers but the circuit the switch is on and check for a signal thru the wall with the switch on and follow it, have not tried yet. Just checked around a few wires and it does sense the electricity. I think the deal on it detecting cameras is that you can see the infrared with it or something. Have not had time to really check, it may just be a barely useful gimmick. But I hope I can trace the wire. It may make a cool kinda... » Read More Hello, I have no idea, was just curious about the item and thought I could use it to possibly track down a wall switch that goes nowhere in our house. turn off all breakers but the circuit the switch is on and check for a signal thru the wall with the switch on and follow it, have not tried yet. Just checked around a few wires and it does sense the electricity. I think the deal on it detecting cameras is that you can see the infrared with it or something. Have not had time to really check, it may just be a barely useful gimmick. But I hope I can trace the wire. It may make a cool kinda selective sensitivity signal tracer.Peace! « Show Less
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In my opinion, the most important thing to keep in mind with this device is "phase". It "detects" better at specific angles to the EM source. So, just proximity to an energy source will not always create a reading because of the phase +/- of the source. Don't use sudden movements but rather steady, deliberate ones. Be aware of your temperature changes when the EMF reading changes, i.e. greater than 1-degree temperature changes. Don't miss your EVP opportunities when either reading changes! - Joe from O.R.C.S. (Other Realms Contact Seekers)
2001007
Thanks Peter;I'm interested in your approach - but can't follow your text description. Could you provide a 'diagram'???I also have EE background - would like to try metering my clothes dryer(220VAC).BTW - do you have a recommendation for a 'whole house' WAM?? preferably with logging, USB capabilityRegards,WT
1323078
It depends on the purpose of your measurement. Because of the squelch function you really can't measure the field intensity. That having been said, it does indeed react to, and seems fairly sensitive to, signals from microwave/cell phones/WiFi and also EM emissions from motors. So, if you just want to know if strong fields are present that you should avoid this is a great deal for the price. If you want more accurate measurements then you should look for a higher priced meter.
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I like to offer a speculation: for the meter to do what you hope it will do, would require a more complex sensor and circuitry. If B&D; went through the trouble of providing that they have no incentive to keep their efforts a secret. There is no reference to this in the manual.
1300367
Yes, it measures EMF from anything. If I set the meter to EMF and then put it down next to my cell phone (an Android), I see the meter increase as the meter gets closer to the phone. I also see the meter spike off the chart from time to time as the phone emits bursts of power for this and that. That's true for most anything that uses electricity, including other screen-based devices (monitors, etc.). The contradicting answers that you are seeing are probably because there are different types of waves to measure and different phones have different emissions; this device measures micro/radio waves and EMF. This device did measure micro/radio waves for my phone when I tried it, but I don't know if it's measuring the full emissions of the phone because the level registered when I did a test was very small (I put the meter down next to my phone and dialed another phone and stayed connected for a while). However, I haven't seen any consensus among scientific studies that those types of cell emissions are dangerous, whereas-though there is still some debate-some studies agree that high levels of EMF (around or above 4 milligauss/.4 microteslas) increase the risk of certain childhood cancers.
53592
The EVP Recorder is up to you. I would and do. The Mel-Meter does not record voices. Thanks. Darin. Ghost Hunting Source.
1793667
It's actually a very interesting device. If you notice if you touch it against your skin it gets a reading. This device measures static magnetic and dc fields. If you take a ballon, rub it on the carpet and bring it near the meter you will get a reading. It's like an ion/static meter. It's really amazing. The people who giving bad reviews is because they are trying to measure magnetic fields and its not working. There's a great video on YouTube about how it's advertised wrong and measures ions. Hope this helps.
576611
Yes it can, but I suspect the small Gauss Meter (Ghost Detector) cannot register the actual strength of the E/M waves.The ghost detector is sensitive to very light magnetic anomolies and is no substitute for industrial meters.If you only want to know if you microwave is leaking I don't think it will work because the extreme power within themicrowave would cancel it out. Good Luck anyway
849800
This is not a "power meter". It is more of a novelty or home economics type product. It is not accurate enough for power management. It comes with two current sensors but you have to program average line to neutral voltage in. It gives you Watts, which is pretty useful for trimming household electrical loads and budgeting, but it is a good estimate at best. I love the thing for it's simplicity, easy of use and the data logging.
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There are different answers to your query....but the most probable answer is 'yes', but unless you shut off the circuits electricity will be flowing to all receptacles and just that electricity being ready to be used can set off the EMF Sensor. One way to defeat that problem is to practice and see how close you can get to appliances and outlets and document it and stay out of that range. That is one reason a lot of paranormal investigators tend to stay away from walls unless it is to try to 'debunk' a finding. Hope this helps.
1232900
In my opinion, this tester is suitable for detecting good from dead batteries, and that's how I use it. For anything that is not full but has some life left in it, I would treat it as dead and in need of charge.
526502
I noticed you said you wouldn't be using it. I wouldn't go that far, I'd say just use this meter (if it does the job like it says) to find the source of the field and then shield it. Problem solved.
28581
Yes. If you read the book, "Dirty Electricity" by Samuel Milham, MD, MPH, he discusses the use of these kinds of meters - his use of them in his research. That book is real eye-opener! I could hardly believe the amount of radiation/emf put out by my atomic clock that plugs into the wall. It was off the meter's scale. I got rid of it and bought a small battery operated atomic clock. The radiation from it hardly registers on the meter. I don't have a smart meter, but if I did, I'd sure be checking it out. I've read about how they're making people sick.