Recent questions tagged earthing

Description : Q.Should I leave my sheet and mat plugged into the wall outlet all the time or unplug when not using them?

Last Answer : Just leave them plugged in at the outlet unless you are going to move them you are going to move them to another room. to another room. When you wash them, just disconnect the cord from the sheet/mat, ... don't "run" on electricity. They aren't running up any bill when you leave them plugged in.

Description : How do you clean an Earthing mat? ?

Last Answer : Mats can be cleaned with ordinary dish soap and water.

Description : I live on a Q. I live on a house boat. Can I use the outlets to house boat. Can I use the outlets to ground myself?

Last Answer : As long as the boat is connected to a shore power, an electrical outlet ground would be fine. When a boat is not connected to shore power and running on a generator, the outlets may not be grounded and ... to a ground rod and dangle it over the side into the water. Sea water makes a good ground.

Description : Can you connect an Earthing sheet to the electric outlet on a cruise ship?

Last Answer : You may want to check with the cruise company first. It is likely that a cruise ship would be well grounded and the use of in-cabin outlet grounds should work well.

Description : It is hard to Q. It is hard to find a place to clip the auto mat o find a place to clip the auto mat onto? Any suggesti nto? Any suggestions?

Last Answer : Some people have found very little bare metal under the car seat. The metal seems to be all painted. If you can't find a bare spot, just painted. If you can't find a bare spot, just take a ... away some of the paint on any metallic surface where you can fasten the clip end of the Earthing mat cord.

Description : Can I plug my mat Q. Can I plug my mat and sheet into one splitter co and sheet into one splitter cord without splitting rd without splitting the potential of Earthing in the potential of Earthing in half for each product?

Last Answer : The use of a splitter does not reduce the potential of Earthing at ial of Earthing at all for either product.

Description : My Earthing cord is tangled with a bunch of computer, TV, and other cords. Is this a problem?

Last Answer : There is no problem with the ground cord being near TV, telephone or computer cables.

Description : Can I plug my Earthing product into a surge protector or extension cord?

Last Answer : Yes, as long es, as long as the surge protector or as the surge protector or extension cord have an ex extension cord have an existing ground port (for th isting ground port (for the third e third prong) which will connect with the grounding system in the home or office.

Description : Are all the outlets in Q. Are all the outlets in my home grounded if one o my home grounded if one of them is grounded?

Last Answer : No. In A. No. In North Ameri North America, all kitchens and bathrooms must ca, all kitchens and bathrooms must have grounded o have grounded outlets but the bedrooms utlets but the bedrooms and ... in the house do not necessarily have a grounded outlet even if they have a three- prong outlet.

Description : Once the Earthing product is plugged into a grounded outlet should I always leave it plugged in?

Last Answer : Yes. To clean or wash the Earthing product, you simply unsnap the cord from the product. There is no need to remove the plug-in end of the cord from the outlet unless you want to use the product the outlet unless you want to use the product elsewhere.

Description : I live Q. I live in an old apartment building without grou in an old apartment building without grounded elect nded electrical outlets and I rical outlets and I cannot place a cannot place a ground rod outside in the Earth. What can I do?

Last Answer : If you don't mind a you don't mind a wire running through your apartmen wire running through your apartment, you could conn t, you could connect your Earthing ect your Earthing product to the cold ... Earthing mat in your office or in your office or place of work if place of work if practical.

Description : Who can I have drill holes in the wall for me so I can use a ground rod?

Last Answer : A handyman or an electrician can easily drill a hole through the wall, and seal it properly, near where you want to use your Earthing product. You then insert the ground rod in the Earth as near as ... you don't want to go to the expense of the expense of having someone drill a hole for you,

Description : If I Q. If I place a ground rod in the earth outdoors is place a ground rod in the earth outdoors is it OK i it OK if it gets rained on?

Last Answer : Totally OK. The presence of moisture increases the flow of electrons from the Earth. That's why it's great to stand or walk barefoot in damp grass or in the surf or in the surf or wet sand at the ... sprinklers. You can even water the ground rod every week or so, if you like to keep the soil moist.

Description : How do I know if I need a ground rod or a plug-in connection?

Last Answer : In North Ame North America, most modern homes have a rica, most modern homes have a functional electrica functional electrical ground system that interfaces l ground system that interfaces with the ... for the presence of a functional ground system or use a commercially available outlet checker.

Description : Can I Q. Can I become electrocuted by an Earthing product

Last Answer : No. When you plug in the cord of A. No. When you plug in the cord of an Earthing she an Earthing sheet or mat into an electrical outlet, et or mat into an electrical outlet, ... the electrical power that operates your at operates yourlights and appliances in the lights and appliances in the house.

Description : How do you clean an Earthing mat?

Last Answer : Mats can be cleaned with ordinary dish

Description : My dog sleeps in my bed with me and Q. My dog sleeps in my bed with me and sits at my f sits at my feet when I am at my desk. Is eet when I am at my desk. Is it safe for him to it safe for him to touch the Earthing touch the Earthing product?

Last Answer : Yes. Animals naturally want to spend time in contact with the Earth. Most indoor pets share our lifestyle causing them to be separated from lifestyle causing them to be separated from direct ... contact with the Earth. People report that pets indoors are attracted to grounding sheets and mats.

Description : We sleep on a futon. Can I put the Earthing mat under the bottom cotton sheet we use?

Last Answer : The mat will be of lesser value to you if you put it under your bottom sheet. You must have skin contact for grounding to work. The grounding mats or sheets are washable.

Description : Can you use an Earthing sleep system over a mattress pad that has magnets embedded in it?

Last Answer : There is no A. There is no problem with using an Earthing sheet problem with using an Earthing sheet over a magneti over a magnetic mattress pad. The magnets c mattress pad. The magnets in the ... similar to the way it passes through ilar to the way it passes through a regular a regular sheet.

Description : Are the sheet threads really silver?

Last Answer : Any metallic material will conduct the flow of A. Any metallic material will conduct the flow of electrons. Earthing products utilize carbon or silv ectrons. Earthing products utilize carbon or silver as ... with old up well with frequent use and washings. Moreover, it is inherently anti-microbial.

Description : Is the Q. Is the Earthing sheet washable? What about care Earthing sheet washable? What about care and cleani and cleaning?

Last Answer : Your sheet may be laundered just as you would wash other bedding, using a gentle wash cycle and a mild detergent. Low-heat drying is recommended. However, NO chlorine bleach or fabric softener ... When necessary, use hydrogen peroxide-based non-bleach to remove stains and/or to whiten your sheet.

Description : Are Earthing pillow cases made for the bed?

Last Answer : Conductive pillow cases were made and sold some years ago. However, it was found that because of the use of because of the use of facial creams and lotions bef facial creams and lotions before ... strongly recommend not applying such products on the body at bedtime if you sleep on an Earthing sheet

Description : I sleep grounded at night but would like to ground myself during the day as well. What do you recommend? I do not walk recommend? I do not walk around barefoot outside (d around barefoot outside (dogs!).

Last Answer : Depending on your activities, you might choose between body bands and the universal mat. You can be more mobile with the bands. Put one around your wrist, or ankle, or knee. If our wrist, ... would give you the most bands would give you the most convenient groundi convenient grounding time. ng time.

Description : My dog sleeps in my bed with me and Q. My dog sleeps in my bed with me and sits at my f sits at my feet when I am at my desk. Is eet when I am at my desk. Is it safe for him to it safe for him to touch the Earthing touch the Earthing product? product

Last Answer : Yes. Animals naturally want to spend time in contact with the Earth. Most indoor pets share our lifestyle causing them to be separated from lifestyle causing them to be separated from direct ... contact with the Earth. People report that pets indoors are attracted to grounding sheets and mats.

Description : We sleep on a futon. Can I put the Earthing mat under the bottom cotton sheet we use?

Last Answer : What with all this new barefoot walking our feet are not always as pristine clean as they were before. A. The mat will be of lesser value to you if you put it under your bottom sheet. You must have skin contact for grounding to work. The grounding mats or sheets are washable. sheets are washable.

Description : I like to wear socks to bed. Do my bare feet have to touch the Earthing bed sheet?

Last Answer : It is A. It is best to have your bare feet in contact wit best to have your bare feet in contact with the gro h the grounded sheet. The Earth's energy is unded sheet. The ... feet warm up your feet warm up naturally from improved circulati naturally from improved circulation when you sleep grounded.

Description : Can I wear pajamas when I sleep on an Earthing sheet?

Last Answer : Yes, as long as some bare skin comes in direct c es, as long as some bare skin comes in direct contact with the ct with the sheet, such as your feet. If sheet, such as your feet. If some part ... pajama fabric that will not work with the sheet. The answer is that the f at the fabric of the pajamas

Description : I enjoy the feel of plush cotton sheets. Can I put the Earthing sheet underneath my regular sheet?

Last Answer : Sorry, but if you do you will not receive the benefits of Earthing. You want some part of your body to be in direct contact with the grounded sheet: the skin of your body t t: the skin of ... tom sheet. If you have a full-fitted Earthing sheet, Earthing sheet, that serves as your bottom sheet.

Description : I want to sleep grounded. What is the difference between a bed pad, a half-sheet, and a fitted sheet? Is one more effective than the other?

Last Answer : In the Earthing book, we used the generic term bed pad to ed pad to describe a variety of Earthing sleep describe a variety of Earthing sleep systems developed by Clint Ober over the years. There are currently ... 3) the universal mat which can also be used on the floor or in floor or in the bed.

Description : I don’t want to spend any money for any grounding device when I can make one myself. All I have to do it get a ground rod, some 20 gauge wire, and then wrap the wire around my ankle or foot at night.

Last Answer : You can certainly do it. People have done it any times. However, it is not particularly comfortable. You could possibly cut off circulation if you wrap the wire too tight around your extremity. Secondly, a sharp end on a wire wrapped around the ankle could tear the sheet.

Description : I am one of those electro-sensitive people you write about in the Earthing book. I have started sleeping grounded and the energy feels strange to me.c

Last Answer : So-called electro-sensitive people report feeling strange energy in the beginning and some even say they feel ill. The energy they feel when grounded is simply Earth's natural energy. We regard these ... Just go very slow and at your low and at your own pace. Some electro-sensitive people

Description : Are there people who sleep grounded and don’t feel anything, or for whom grounding doesn’t work?

Last Answer : Everybody benefits in some way, but we are all different. The benefits can come quickly and dramatically, such as less pain and better sleep, or subtly and gradually over time. Often people who are very ... form of anti-aging medicine, whether you of anti-aging medicine, whether you feel it or not.

Description : Can I over-Earth myself? I sleep on a full body Earthing sheet and also at times use the Earthing mat on the floor at my computer. I noticed that my toes and fingers have become

Last Answer : The question to ask is this: can you be A. The question to ask is this: can you be barefoot barefoot on the Earth too much? The whole Earthing on the Earth too much? The whole Earthing experience ... . If you are grounding yourself on a routine basis, you are, in a sense, topping up your tank.

Description : I have noticed tingling in my feet for the first few nights I’ve been sleeping grounded. Should I be concerned?

Last Answer : Many people feel tingling in A. Many people feel tingling in the beginning. It’s the beginning. It’s a sign that the circulation is a sign that the circulation is improving. improving.

Description : I just started sleeping grounded and feel a bit strange. What could that be from?

Last Answer : Initially, some people may feel some temporary discomfort or even flu-like signs, pain or achiness. In practically all cases, this experience is fleeting. We is fleeting. We believe it is the believe ... of cases, no discomfort is felt at the beginning. no discomfort is felt at the beginning.

Description : I do not live in North America. Can I plug my Earthing product into a wall outlet?

Last Answer : We receive many questions about using Earthing products around the world. To assist you, we have compiled some basic facts you will have compiled some basic facts you will need to det need to determine the ... your country (whether 110 ountry (whether 110 volts or 240 volts, volts or 240 volts, etc)

Description : If I sleep on the ground in a sleeping bag am I grounded?

Last Answer : Some part of your body needs to be A. Some part of your body needs to be in direct con in direct contact with the Earth in order for you t tact with the Earth in order for you to get the full ... out of the sleeping bag in c out of the sleeping bag in contact with the Earth. ontact with the Earth

Description : Can Earthing protect me from cell phone frequencies?

Last Answer : The protective potential of Earthing has A. The protective potential of Earthing has not bee not been tested yet on cell phone exposure. There i n tested yet on cell phone exposure. There is no research ... as much as is prudent to be grounded as much as possible possible in the home or office.

Description : I live in a warm climate where we are reluctant to go out barefoot due to parasites in the soil like

Last Answer : hookworm and roundworm. The soil never gets cold enough for the ough for the parasites to die off. parasites to die off. A. If being barefoot outside is risky, Earthing sheets and mats allow you to ... of Earthi many benefits of Earthing is to sleep grounded. ng is to sleep grounded. Back to Top

Description : Does Earthing occur if I work, stand, or walk barefooted on a ceramic tile floor?

Last Answer : It depends on whether the tile floor sits on A. It depends on whether the tile floor sits on a concrete slab or on the ground. If directly on a ncrete slab or on the ground. If directly ... wil the surface will, like glass, probably prevent l, like glass, probably prevent conductivity. Back to Top

Description : I live in Chicago and my cement basement floor is cold, so I am reluctant to ground myself bare foot on that surface. Could I get grounded there by using an un-insulated metal container, filled with warm water and still get the same results?

Last Answer : Back to Top he floor is uncomfortable, you can use a metal conta le, you can use a metal container as you suggest.

Description : Can I ground myself outside by wearing electrostatic discharge (ESD) footwear?

Last Answer : ESD shoes are A. ESD shoes are primarily designed for dischargin primarily designed for discharging static electrici g static electricity but to a degree they ty but to a degree they ground ... sit on any synthetic material. The ESD industry uses dissipative grounding to prevent a rapid discharge

Description : Can I wear any type of footwear and still be earthed?

Last Answer : No. Standard plastic/rubber or composite soles do not conduct the Earth's electric energy. Most shoes today are made from those materials. You need leather or hide soles, which used to be ... . Hopefully soon shoe companies will begi shoe companies will begin making n making grounded grounded shoes.

Description : What is the difference between the Earthing technology and the use of magnets?

Last Answer : Although the use of A. Although the use of magnets produce some therape magnets produce some therapeutic effects when prope utic effects when properly applied, magnets rly applied, magnets cannot ... were standing barefoot on ground outside. were standing barefoot on ground outside. Back to Top

Description : How much “current” is actually being transferred from the Earth's surface via the wire to a grounding product?

Last Answer : There is no A. There is no constant measurable current flow beyo constant measurable current flow beyond the equaliza nd the equalization charge that is instantly tion charge that is instantly ... all extremely difficult, if not impossible, to extremely difficult, if not impossible, to measure.

Description : What is the difference between the Earth’s electric field and the electric field used to conduct electricity in my home?

Last Answer : The Earth's electric field is A. The Earth's electric field is mainly a continuous mainly a continuous direct current (DC) producing fi direct current (DC) producing field. Throughout eld. Throughout history, ... on the job) and higher rates of Back to Top job) and higher rates of health problems.

Description : In a high-tech age, why is the concept of Earthing so important?

Last Answer : What is most profound about Earthing is that it is so natural and simple, and that it affects every so natural and simple, and that it affects every aspect of human physiology. When you ground yourself ... feel pain draining from your body the instant you touch the Earth. tant you touch the Earth.

Description : What is object of earthing? What are types of earthing (Electric power supply Ans)

Last Answer : OBJECT OF EARTHING The object of earthing system is, to provide as nearly as possible a surface under and around a station, which shall be at a uniform potential and as nearly to zero or ... to earth is high, the protective system will not function under a fault, creating a dangerous condition.

Description : Define earthing. State its types.  

Last Answer : Definition of earthing: * Earthing means connecting the metal body of electrical device to the general mass of earth by a wire of negligible resistance. OR * Earthing means connecting the metal body of ... ii) Pipe type earthing iii) Rod type earthing iv) Strip earthing v)Water main earthing

Description : What is earthing? Give the importance of earthing.

Last Answer : Meaning of earthing: Connecting the metallic frame of the electrical machines /any electrical equipment body etc. to ground by using wire/conductor is known as earthing.  Importance of Earthing:  ... currents. 5. To provide stable platform for operation of sensitive electronic equipment's.