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Earthing® | Ground Therapy® Connecting/Conductivity

Can I use a Ground Rod to connect to one Earthing® product and and plug another Earthing® product into an outlet?

No, it's not a good idea. If you were to do it, you would be creating what’s called a “ground loop,” meaning a closed circuit − a closed loop with the ground closing the loop. When you place an Earth…

Updated by Clint Ober

Can I plug my Earthing® product into the grounded hole of an outlet while there is an ungrounded lamp or appliance plugged in?

Yes, it's fine as long as the outlet is grounded and you have enough room to fully fit the Earthing® cord into the grounded hole of the outlet.

Updated by Clint Ober

If I don't have grounded outlets and can't use a Ground Rod, is there anyway for me to be grounded inside?

If you don’t mind a wire running through your apartment or house, you can connect (clamp or tape) the prong end of the Earthing® cord to the cold water pipe under your bathroom sink. This pipe is par…

Updated by Clint Ober

Is it safe to stick a wire into the ground port of a wall electrical outlet and wrap it around your ankle or wrist?

We don't recommend doing this as it has the potential to be unsafe. All authentic Earthing® products are specifically designed for safe grounding. They have a built-in resistor that limits the flow o…

Updated by Clint Ober

Does the voltage of my outlets matter?

No, all that matters is that you have properly grounded outlets. Earthing® products do not operate on electricity and therefore the voltage is irrelevant. Earthing® products fit into the grounded por…

Updated by Clint Ober

Can I use my Earthing® product anywhere in the world?

Type B Outlets : Earthing® products are designed to be used with an Earthing® Ground Rod placed in the soil outside through a window or door, or via a grounded three-prong wall outlet inside the home…

Updated by Clint Ober

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

ESD shoes are primarily designed for discharging static electricity, but to a degree they ground the body beneficially. They are better than regular shoes but not as good as going barefoot. The diffe…

Updated by Clint Ober

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

Yes, as long as the surge protector or extension cord has an existing ground hole for the Earthing® product to plug into and you have grounded outlets that you can connect the surge protector/extensi…

Updated by Clint Ober

Can I ground myself while driving a car or truck?

You can’t ground yourself to the Earth while driving a vehicle. However, you can put an Auto Seat Mat on the car seat and connect the cord with an alligator clip to the metal chassis under the seat.…

Updated by Clint Ober

Do I need an electrician to check my outlets before I use Earthing® products?

In North America, most modern homes have a three-prong outlet system for the Earthing® products to plug into. However, it is possible that your home has been wired incorrectly and so you must check i…

Updated by Clint Ober

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