EMF Detector Summary - ElectroMagnetic Field Detectors

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EMF Detector Summary -
Electromagnetic Field Detectors

Below, I present an EMF radiation detector buying guide. If you are concerned about EMF protection, you may want to purchase an EMF meter. These devices measure the low frequency radiation (ELF) emitted by 50 or 60 cycles per second power lines, house wiring, and household appliances.

Are you planning to buy an ElectroMagnetic Field detector? Here is a list of EMF Detectors currently being sold on eBay. I have listed the manufacturer, Model #, power source, and "Buy Now" price, to aid in your purchase. Try the "Less EMF" website first - they seem to have the best prices.

At the bottom of the page, I have included a table of the Tesla Scale vs. the Gauss Scale, with comments.

EMF Detectors*
1. ELF Zone
2. ElectroSensor
3. Gauss Master
4. Cell Sensor

Price
$ 13
$ 25
$ 35
$ 35

Battery Type
(1) 9V
(1) AAA
(1) 9V
(1) 9V

EMF Detectors Sold On eBay
Model #/ Manufacturer	Model Description	Con	Price U.S. $
1. ELF Zone Extremely Low Frequency ElectroMagnetic Field Detector Enzone Corp. (defunct) Davie, Florida The 800 # now goes to an adult site. Made in Korea in 1994	Arrived DOA - the positive battery terminal had corroded, and was broken. A new battery fixed it right up. My analysis as a former technician and engineer - these things have been sitting in storage too long, with batteries installed. Obviously not checked before shipment. 3 LED readout - Safe, Caution, Danger Contains 2 integrated circuits Purchased from Less EMF	No meter No sound, not nearly as much fun	$13
2. ElectroSensor ElectroMagnetic Field Detector ?? Made in China	The head rotates greater than 180º Quite sensitive, works well 10 LED readout from 1.5mG to 30mG Contains 2 integrated circuits Purchased from Less EMF	No meter No sound, not nearly as much fun	$25
3. Gauss Master ElectroMagnetic Field Detector ?? Made in China	Extremely sensitive Dramatic sound like a shrieking banshee 2 Ranges - - Hit button once - 10mG full scale for 5 min. - Hold button down - 1mG full scale Auto shutoff in about 5 minutes Contains 4 integrated circuits An apparently identical unit is sold, with the name "Dr. Gauss". The circuit board of my unit says "Dr. Gauss". Purchased from Less EMF I recommend this EMF unit, and this seller. Fast shipment. Excellent! This thing is great. I lay it on the passenger seat while I am driving, and it squeals when driving under certain power lines. It screams like a banshee in my pocket, when walking through the Sears television section. Large screen televisions with the heavy glass tubes (CRT) are the worst, by far. It's that huge auto-degaussing coil that encircles the CRT - a broadcast antenna, if you will. One living room I measured was FULL of 60 Hz EMF noise - with the big TV TURNED OFF. Also, some electrical panels are far "hotter" than others. You won't believe the hot tub readings - way off the scale. If you want high sensitivity, plus DRAMA, buy one of these.	Must wait for auto shutoff This can be a problem, if you are in "stealth" mode, and don't want to draw undue attention, such as when you are in the Sears TV department.	$35
4. Cell Sensor ElectroMagnetic Field Detector Cell Phone Radiation Detector ?? CellSensor Website (I think)	Remote sensor cord - 3 feet long Also detects cell phone radiation Sound output - volume control 2 Ranges - - Hit button once - 50mG full scale - Hold button down - 5mG full scale	I have yet to order a unit.	$35
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NOTES: Note that other types of EMF detectors are available on eBay, but the devices listed above are among the most popular.

. EMF Measurement Scales - Comparison Chart
Teslas	Gauss	. Note
1 T	10,000 G	You don't want to be here very long.
100 mT	1,000 G	You don't want to be here very long.
10 mT	100 G	Adverse long-term effects?
1 mT	10 G	Overhead HV power lines (220,000 Volts)
100 µT	1 G	Overhead HV power lines (6,000 Volts)
10 µT	100 mG	Wall near my head when in bed (outside service box), near microwave oven (off), near certain TVs (off)
1 µT	10 mG	Full scale for the Gauss Master - Mode 1
0.1 µT	1 mG	Full scale for the Gauss Master - Mode 2 (very sensitive)
0.01 µT	100 µG	Very low level
0.001 µT	10 µG	Extremely low level

DISCLAIMER
Although the author has tried to be as accurate as possible, errors are possible.

I could not find a concise EMF Detector summary like the above. So, I made this EMF radiation detector comparison chart, to help myself understand the technology and pricing available. I hope that it helps you.

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This Vaughns EMF Detector Information web page was updated on 2009-09-21.