Can this product be used in high rise apartments? Any grounding issues that might affect its effectiveness?
849763
From what I understand, there shouldn't be an issue. The product works within the circuitry...wiring. Theoretically, any apartments that are on the same line, may benefit as well. Hope this helps.
849764
I would imagine it would still work. The best thing to do is find Earth Calms main website and call them directly. I called them with my questions before ordering and they were very helpful!
849765
We're in a townhouse and it works fine. With over 23 full strength wifi connections from the neighbors bathing us around the clock, this is a necessity. I had terrible headache and sleep problems until I installed the Earth Calm. I've had just one of the plugs going for the last year, but the wifi connections increased and the headaches and sleeplessness came back. Last night I put the second one (which I initially thought was too strong) and my wife and I not only slept better but felt refreshed in the morning (which has also been rare).
465304
It so does protect againt surges. Those people writing negative reviews more than likely did not have a properly grounded outlet. It will not work without a ground! Get a circuit tester at any hardware store for about $5.00 (a lot cheaper at Harbor Frieght) and make sure your circuit is good. Besides the ground test, it will test the polarity on your circuits, and any GCFI's you have. Easy as pie to read ... not so easy to fix if you DON"T know what you are doing. Good luck -jay
1469922
I would not ---- it is grounded but it is not built to be exposed to the elements.If it was under some cover like a porch or covered section of a lanai it might be functional but will reduce its useful life.Be very sure in ALL cases you have a properly protected, rated, and grounded GFI outlet!!!
81023
Because it is in your attic, it doesn't need to be grounded. There will be something higher - the roof and chimney - that lightning will hit first.
1075525
It is not going to go very far underground. However Larry stated "not through drywall" and I must say maybe he should try a new battery? Mine will pick up a tone up to about a foot away from regular Romex cables (not powered of course) through drywall or suspended ceilings and plywood floors. Works awesome actually, I had to pop very few ceiling tiles!!! I run run the tip close to the ceiling or wall and listen for the tone! SWEET!
1359226
So far I've used it a couple times and hadn't noticed anything like that. See if it makes a difference between certain ground terrain. (Test it on different types of grounding if you haven't already, like inside a store with smooth floor vs street)
415690
No, it really should not be used on the ground. Use a space blanket for that ... cheaper, more durable, better insulation, and easy to replace.
994697
Yes, but you will have to get creative about how you keep the wire up without grounding out.
959116
You don't need to ground it if you are planning on using it indoors. However, it should be grounded if used outside.
612476
A ground wire can easily be connected to one of the screws on the side of the unit. That's how I installed mine and got great results.
2259590
I doubt it, Seems as tho it works best on line of sight basis. Also would depend on house wiring and metals between the floors.
1830596
You can ground it if you want but its not necessary. Mine works great ungrounded.
773633
We have had no issues the few times we have used it on carpeted areas, but I can't speak as to how it would work on high pile type carpets.
1241026
his will not take out a bad grounding situation!! power conditioners do not do that. what your hearing is 60hz hum, meaning that the circuit in your system has started a loop, also if its audio, make sure to use only balance connections or isolation transformers! try using one outlet for your gear and make sure nothing else is sharing the same circuit
418836
I use it without grounding and no problem. It is a general rule for any electrical equipments tp avoid shock in case an electrical leak to the metal parts.
231583
i tried it both ways, with the green connected to ground and not connected to ground, the unit worked both ways, i do not believe this green wire is a true ground wire.
262425
In my experience, yes. When I first purchased it, I was on the top floor of an apartment and had no problems.