Wiring to Earth?

[Neil]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

There are items called 'socket checkers' which can detect malfunctions
Equilibra Flexible & Professional Grounding Products

In that link it does not mention that it wont test for earth neutral reversals though.

The only way to test your earth is sufficient is using an earth loop impedance tester which basically shoves a high current down the earth connection and tests it is ok.

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by Neil

In that link it does not mention that it wont test for earth neutral reversals though.

The only way to test your earth is sufficient is using an earth loop impedance tester which basically shoves a high current down the earth connection and tests it is ok.

Thats the sort of Electrickery best left to professionals.
Heaven forbid! I would need to do that every time I used it

[Neil]

why not just use the wristband and not bother with the daft mat

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by Neil

why not just use the wristband and not bother with the daft mat

I have thought that might be an ultra cheapo alternative, since even a small skin connection is enough. I already have a copper bracelet. What guage of domestic wiring will I need between me and the waterpipe?

I may find that the aluminium is sheet better, only if I move a lot in sleep (strangulation risk*) I don't appear to - always wake on same side I started sleep on.

*I intend to ignore Less's next post (as usual) because he will be giving me enthusiastic encouragement to proceed

[Gremlin]

I think the whole idea of attaching any wires to your body which may be also connected to the mains supply a barmy idea, barmy meaning crazy in this instance.

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by Gremlin

I think the whole idea of attaching any wires to your body which may be also connected to the mains supply a barmy idea, barmy meaning crazy in this instance.

I am not connecting to mains electricity - a copper wire link to a water pipe will not risk electrocution but will provide a link to earth, which happens to be the object of the whole excercise (or haven't you read the thread and links)

It happens to be more suitable than walking barefoot in the grass

[Less]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

I am not connecting to mains electricity - a copper wire link to a water pipe will not risk electrocution but will provide a link to earth, which happens to be the object of the whole excercise (or haven't you read the thread and links)

It happens to be more suitable than walking barefoot in the grass

YES IT IS!
Believe it or not I would not encourage you to do something that has potential danger, wiring yourself to an earth is still part of 'the mains', and should be avoided wherever possible.

I know you have some strange ideas, but this one is not to be followed by even those of the simplest of minds.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

I am not connecting to mains electricity - a copper wire link to a water pipe will not risk electrocution but will provide a link to earth, which happens to be the object of the whole excercise (or haven't you read the thread and links)

It happens to be more suitable than walking barefoot in the grass

The proper earthing bands and leads have a resistor in them to make them safe. They limit the current if you then touch a live wire. One side effect of having a good earth on your body is you will be a really good conductor to earth if you touch a live wire and will therefore get a bad shock.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Less

YES IT IS!
Believe it or not I would not encourage you to do something that has potential danger, wiring yourself to an earth is still part of 'the mains', and should be avoided wherever possible.

I know you have some strange ideas, but this one is not to be followed by even those of the simplest of minds.

You could be a gent and offer to go and wire it up safely for her Less

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by jaysay

You could be a gent and offer to go and wire it up safely for her Less

Any such offer would be declined
I didn't buy enough garlic in this weeks grocery delivery

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

Any such offer would be declined
I didn't buy enough garlic in this weeks grocery delivery

Your not nice to Less, Margaret

[K.S.H]

Just picturing next weeks news headlines,
Woman strangles herself while asleep with a copper wire handcuffed to her wrist

PS - just sleep on the flags it's easier

[MargaretR]

Thinking of using big toe instead - it's nearer the water pipe

[K.S.H]

Sllep in the bath with your toe stuck in the tap, thats already earthed

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by K.S.H

Sllep in the bath with your toe stuck in the tap, thats already earthed

Now that is lateral thinking
....but I have a shower only, (which took 3 years of a struggle to get installed)