Diy Grounding Mat

How does the earthing universal mat work.

Diy grounding mat.

If you are located in a different country study the details provided further below all parts can be found in a hardware store. The bench top mat that i am constructing will use a wrist strap to provide a complete circuit from the skin through the mat and into the chosen grounding plane. Use the ground hole in a standard outlet and connect this ground to a wire. If your outlet ground checker does not display correct do not use the product before consulting an electrician.

You can also ground yourself using a simple do it yourself device shown below. Use only product approved connecting cord with built in internal safety feature. The conductive mat is connected via a grounding cord to the ground port of an electrical outlet. Has to be long enough to reach from the outlet to where you will put your mesh wired earthing mat.

Avoid potential shock hazard. A piece of wire. Piece of mesh wire about 20 x 10 inches. Attach a wire to the cold water pipe under the kitchen or bathroom sink.

I used a piece of a storm door mesh wire but you can use anything as long as it is metal and big enough to set your feet on. Earthing universal mats have a carbon infused and conductive top layer. Whether the science supports the potential. Earthing vitality recommends earthing brand products that are tested and designed for ground connection.

This cheap homemade device can be used only in the usa and canada since it is made for a us style three prong outlet. Most homes built after the 1950 s have a ground wire in the third hole of the outlet that connects to the ground and earthing products utilize this. Stick a copper ground rod or a 12 piece of copper pipe in the earth and attach a wire from it into the house through a window or through a hole in the wall. The earthing universal mat and grounded floor mat connection outlet grounding checkers are designed for 120v 60hz only.

Materials needed for a diy grounding mat. A grounding mat is meant to replace the direct contact with the earth we d get if walking barefoot and to mimic the earth s electric current. Here is a second video from clint ober explaining how to connect ground your bed to the earth yourself diy earthing grouding for a few dollars 3min 28 sec.