Product Tester for Earthing Sheets, Mats & Bands

Just a note on the optional Product Tester that is available in accessories.  Talking to many of you it has been brought to my attention that there has been a little bit of confusion about what it is exactly testing.   Firstly the Product Tester is NOT testing that your sheets, mats, bands, etc., are Earthed, however, it is testing that the products and cables are conductive and in good working condition.  What this means is it is creating a circuit between two points, i.e., the product tester placed on the sheet and the power outlet or ground rod.  If there was damage to any part of the sheet, mat, etc., when the product tester is moved over the sheets, mats, etc.,  the light would go off, indicating that it is not conductive in that area.  It is optional to purchase the Product Tester and I guess its like a bit of insurance - you probably don't need it but its nice to know you have it and can test whenever you like.

If you want to test your Earth Connection using your Product Tester follow this method if possible:-

1.  You will need the Product Tester and Grounding Rod as well as access to the earth outside for this test:-

(a)  Leave your sheet or mat, etc., connected to the wall outlet via the cord and plug as normal

(b)  Connect the Product Tester's Earth Pin to the end of a Ground Rod

(c)  Place the Ground Rod in the earth outside (make sure it is slightly damp and around vegetation)

(d)  Place the Product Tester on your sheet, mat, etc., and if power point and sheet are all functional a green light will display on the Product Tester.  This will show you that you have a full connection to the Earth via your household wall socket/powerpoint.

You now have piece of mind that the socket, plug, substitute earthing products and cords are fully functional and you are recieving the benefits of Earthing.


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