An electromagnetic field is an energy
field generated by electric charge in motion. It
consists of an electric field which is produced by
stationary charges, and a magnetic field which is
produced by moving currents. Equipment such as the
Sperry are designed to detect EMF fields, while a
Trifield Meter can measure the electric and magnetic
properties individually. High electrical field sources
are typically produced by television screens,
fluorescent lights, and improperly grounded equipment.
High magnetic fields are usually found in AC wall
adapters, alarm clocks, microwave ovens, and also by
television screens. This article will refer to an
electromagnetic field as a whole, and not the individual
electric and magnetic fields.
Unexplainable electromagnetic disturbances are a common
indication of paranormal activity. A normal EM
background reading is usually between 0 and 1 milligauss.
The first thing to do when a spike is detected is to try
to find out where it is coming from. Check for the
devices listed above, in addition to objects such as
ceiling fans and power strips. Be sure to check near
walls as improperly shielded wiring can be common in
places with older electrical work. If a substantial
spike seems to be floating in the middle of the room, or
better yet moving around the room, it may be an
indication of paranormal activity. Storms can reportedly
cause EMF fluctuations so keeping an eye on the weather
is probably a good idea. Electromagnetic fields become a
lot simpler in locations without electrical power. For the majority of
EMF meters on the market, the only readings will be
generated by investigative equipment and non-electrical
magnetic objects. Equipment emissions are typically in
the 0-0.2 milligauss range and very localized.
While the logical course of action may seem to be to
turn off all power in a location in order to rule out
electrical contamination, this is not always the best
course of action. Some people are especially sensitive
to electromagnetic fields and can experience a wide
range of symptoms when exposed to high fields for
extended periods of time. These symptoms can range from
feelings of being watched to full-blown hallucinations.
For example, if a homeowner is claiming to be awakened
in the middle of the night by an apparition whispering
in her ear, turning off the power would also turn off
the extremely high electromagnetic field generated by
the old alarm clock next to the bed that could be
causing her to experience this. Even those that are not
especially sensitive to these fields can have minor
symptoms when exposed to very high emissions. During
experiments with high EM fields, we have been able to
experience muscle twitches that felt like being poked or
pinched by an invisible force and could easily be
interpreted in that way by someone unaware of these
fields. When investigating a location with reports such
as these, it is best to leave as much as possible on.
Most EM meters ignore static electricity as they are
designed to be used on electrical equipment. The
Trifield Natural EM is calibrated to include detection
of these charges on the electric setting. Objects such
as trash bags and tarps may hold static charges and be
misinterpreted as activity. The magnetic sensor is so
sensitive to Earth's natural magnetic field that it will
fluctuate if used in motion. To get an idea of just how
sensitive it is, a normal EMF meter needs to be moved
around very rapidly to produce the same fluctuations
that simply walking slowly with a Trifield Natural EM
set on magnetic will produce. |