One of the questions I have had over the past couple years is why EMF meters are used? What evidence is there that Ghosts emit, manipulate, or disturb electromagnetic fields? There are quite a few unsubstantiated reports that EMF meters 'spike' during paranormal activity, but I cannot find any formal studies, or research that is supported by evidence. It is common to find paranormal enthusiasts using EMF meters in alleged haunted locations to detect fluctuations in the electromagnetic field, without realizing that the world around them are inundated with those very electromagnetic waves. The question that is infrequently asked is can an EMF meter even capable of detecting such fields at all when there is no solid proof that this being exists. So how then is the off the shelve EMF meters calibrated for that purpose? All EMF meters are calibrated from the manufacture for detecting standard household currents used for the intended purpose of testing for bad wiring. Most all of these other devices have been developed for the paranormal field all of which have unsubstantiated claims of detecting, or communicating with Ghosts, and while there is a whole number of more laughable devices. The focus of this chapter will be limited to the use of EMF meters in the paranormal field. In the early Ghost Hunter's reality, TV show seen the first use of EMF meters as a communication device. The Lutron 822-A Digital and K-II EMF meters, both monitors a range of 50/60 Hz, which is standard AC power. The Mel-8704 specifications list a monitoring range (Super-low frequency) SLF between 30Hz-300Hz. There are many natural sources of (electromagnetic field) EMF that can cause spikes in low field areas from both electrical and non-electrical sources, which cannot be easily distinguished with an EMF meters.
We are all familiar with the crackle of a static electric charge, and the painful reminder of the discharge that occurs after coming in contact with a ground. Then there is the static cling of fabrics just after being removed from the dryer. If you are measuring the electric component of a field, as some meters can, you will find it is very sensitive to static electricity. Static electric charges are extremely common having devices calibrated to detect magnetic fields can produce a 'spike' simply by moving pass it. Just because something is unexplained simply does not mean that you should jump to the conclusion that it is paranormal without first looking for a reasonable explanation for the cause. You should have a complete understanding on how each piece of equipment functions, and what its purpose. What, if any, studies done to show valid evidence from its use? The paranormal field is awash with overpriced equipment with absolutely no substantiated evidence, that it does anything at all.
So how is it that the developers for these unproven gadgets know more about what a Ghost is? When the rest of the world is still trying to figure it out? Should we focus on direct current since human beings do not produce an alternating electromagnetic field? All electronic toys we use today are DC direct current including the digital watch on my wrist. The laptop computer I am using to write this chapter. The Cell phone in my pocket all powered by direct current. In fact, if you walk around your house and looked at all the electronic devices (coffee maker, microwave oven, clock, television, stereo, etc...), you would notice that almost every single one requires a conversion from AC power to DC power before its use. The primary purpose of alternating current AC is because it able to-be magnetically inducted, thus pushed through a step up transformer and then transmitter over long distances at 500,000 volts or more, then stepped back down for distribution to consumers. The major reason why the wall outlet is AC and is converted to DC inside your electronic device is the cost of transportation. It is much cheaper to send AC voltage and step up step down than it is to send DC voltage. Direct current is very useful in batteries, but batteries can generally only provide relatively low-voltage DC power. Many devices need more power to function properly than DC can provide. Most consumer electronics designed to run on the 120-volt AC power supplied to homes in the way of alternating current or AC, which is constantly changes polarity, sending current one way through the circuit, then reversing and sending it the other way. It does this very quickly 50/60 times per second from most American power grids. AC power works well at high voltages, and can be 'stepped up' in voltage by a transformer more easily than direct current.
There is no denying that haunts exist; people have reported experiencing the strange to the very unusual. Many reports of Ghost are the cause of near sleep paralysis very few are unexplainable. Mental Illness and various medications can cause hallucinations that may manifest in a variety of forms. Various forms of hallucinations affect different senses, sometimes occurring simultaneously, creating multiple sensory hallucinations for those experiencing them. I am not saying the unexplainable does not occur it just occurs less often with something as rare as an apparition being in the lowest majority does. Over the last seven years my researchers and I have captured audio and video of all manner of occurrences, is it a Ghost? We do not know. Most people assume that it is a Ghost. To date there is no proof that a Ghost is the cause of any haunting. In retrospect, there is more fantasy, than facts in the paranormal circus; from the failure of understanding the equipment to the other causes for EMF spikes, and from what we know about false positives from the K-II it begs the question of why anyone would use an EMF meter at all.
Taking baseline readings in and of itself is pointless data unless the data logged continuously for 24 hours, and then all you would learn at the location is that the electromagnetic field would continuously fluctuate as appliances with timing relays turned themselves off and on. The only valid purpose for an EMF meter would be to detect high levels of EMF that can cause a variety of health problems. EMF Sensitivity is a condition wherein a person or animal is sensitive to the effects of high levels of electromagnetic energy. Everyone is sensitive to these fields to a degree, though some are more so than others are. Some individuals are sensitive to electromagnetic fields. Symptoms of EMF sensitivity include nervousness, skin irritation, headache, anxiety, paranoia, or nausea after prolonged exposure to these places report feelings of "being watched" the effect often gives rise to sincere but unsubstantiated claims of a haunting. Prolonged exposure to high-levels EMF (or short-term exposure with extreme sensitivity) can also lead to drastic mood changes and hallucinations. Any confined or localized area with unhealthy high levels of electromagnetic radiation due to the presence of a large amount of electrical devices, unshielded electrical cables, or power junctions. To date no other EMF meters are equipped with a temperature probe other than the Mel-8704. The device has both a magnetometer for detecting EMF, and an ambient temperature probe to detect room or localized temperature. Which is useful for calculating the seed of sound and distance from reflective surfaces for debunking purposes?
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