what is it for! i wanted a grounding/earthing mat! where do i fix it!
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Joweria, it uses for removing the static (ESD) from your body before you accidently touch the component in your equipment and destroy it. You can search on the YouTube for the topic, "Electrostatic Discharged". When you have an equipment opened as a radio or a computer boards, you need to lay it on this mat and the cord will connect to ground (the ground of the electrical outlet). So, every time if there is an electrical static discharge from your body, it will short it to ground instead it will discharge to the components on the circuit board an burn them. To purchase this mat, you also need to purchase the ESD wrist trap in order it will remove the static to the ground before you will touch the components. Good luck!
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I guess so. I bought it and there was no power source - just the mat and a wire that goes to nothing. I sent it back.
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There was the threat of a light snow, and I put the mat out a week ago, and will keep it there until spring. Because the voltage is so low, I have not seen an impact on my bill of any significance. There was already an outdoor outlet when I purchased the mat, so no additional expense there. I've used a heated mat for several years, and as long as they make them, I will have one. They have been a lifesaver.
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The mat is not conductive, at least not that I can measure using my Fluke with new batteries. It does not plug into into a ground; it is not made of carbon conductive materials.
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No, do not attempt to ground this pad to an electrical outlet. This is used as anti static pad for repair of electrical items. People don't ground themselves to electrical outlets
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Contact Britta. Google for their phone or web site. They are decent folks and send immediate replacements. When you insert into ground make sure ground I very wet. And push down so an inch of the metal tube is underground. EMAIL Service@SolarStrings.com. I don't own their stock. They are decent folks. And you have to get a kick out of their web site. It is funny. And then they get you the parts. This is the way things should be. Service@SolarStrings.com
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Hi Sandra, you may want to call Earthwise headquarters at 800-377-5888. When I needed repairs, I started there. I hope that helps.
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I am not certain what you mean by grounding your bed? What it the grounding point? Is it a copper ground rod driven to an appropriate depth. Or are you grounding to some other ground plane. But checking continuity of the ground wire to the grounding point is about all you can do with that meter.
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The Mat is used for doing computer and laptop repairs it is basically used for to put on a surface to keep dirt and debris from damaging your computer and laptop parts
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I noticed that some folks suggested using PVC or at least a PVC adapting sleeve to complete the connection.THAT"S A NO-NO!All antennas, including satellite dishes, need to be grounded to drain off static electricity. The PVC insulates one part from the other, thereby breaking the ground path.You are running a ground wire, aren't you?
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The clamp can be attached to a ground or removed and the plug underneath it, inserted into the ground of an electrical outlet. Additionally, I used an anti-static wrist strap clamped to the mat, so that I was then grounded. You might get away with being on carpet and grounded but I would not chance it. Use the mat (and an anti-static wrist strap) on a table, counter top or work bench where you don't have to stand on carpet, a prime source for static electricity.
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I don't know about ground fault protection, but I would advise you not buy one of these bricks. If you LOOK at them wrong, they short out. I have 3 bricks. One that shorted out was my fault, but the other 2 buzzed all by themselves. Buy an "OutBack Gridtie Inverter" and skip the learning curve. They WORK. Again, don't buy this chinese piece of crap. you've been warned.
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Mine came with a regular plug with a ground. Seems like they might have sent you the wrong one. Take the time to have them fix it...I still love mine and use it several times a week!
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Earthing sheet needs skin contact so putting sheet over it would not be a good idea. I put my regular sheet underneath the earthing sheet.
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Hi Melvin,,, here is another site that may help you with the correct type adaptor plug for grounding. Check this out: www.geoharmony.co.uk
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I would hope you would get the actual mat. I used mine for a treadmill and it is a wonderful mat. I have not had any trouble out of mine and I would order it again.
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The black wire should be the ground wire. I believe it should of had a round "ring" end, I'm guessing it got left off at the factory by accident.