Safer Electro Stim / Play |
Safer Electro Stim / Play
by Lady Robin
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On polarized receptacles the ‘hot’*1 slot is
made shorter and narrower than the
neutral*2 slot. Polarized receptacles
preclude using older non polarized plugs
(since both blades on older non polarized
plugs are larger than the ‘hot’ slot on
polarized receptacles). Polarized plugs
made shorter and narrower than the
neutral*2 slot. Polarized receptacles
preclude using older non polarized plugs
(since both blades on older non polarized
plugs are larger than the ‘hot’ slot on
polarized receptacles). Polarized plugs
cannot be inserted the wrong way(reversed)
plus the older style non polarized plugs
cannot be accidentally inserted. The smaller
slot should ALWAYS be connected (wired)
to the "hot" * 1wire from the fuse
box/circuit breaker panel.
Non polarized or polarized receptacles often
were replaced with a grounded receptacle
even though there was NO actual ‘ground’ to
connect the receptacle to.
plus the older style non polarized plugs
cannot be accidentally inserted. The smaller
slot should ALWAYS be connected (wired)
to the "hot" * 1wire from the fuse
box/circuit breaker panel.
Non polarized or polarized receptacles often
were replaced with a grounded receptacle
even though there was NO actual ‘ground’ to
connect the receptacle to.
A friend brought her violet wand to one of my
presentations. I was pleasantly surprised that in her
violet wand case was a receptacle tester similar to the
one pictured on the right. I asked her if she put it in
there. She said that it came with the violet wand. Such
devices enable us to test outlets to be SURE they work
and are wired properly(SAFELY)!
Similar testers are available at most hardware stores,
home improvement chain stores, and mass marketers
such as Target, Sears, K-Mart, & Wal-Mart. Cost is
about $5 - $9.
presentations. I was pleasantly surprised that in her
violet wand case was a receptacle tester similar to the
one pictured on the right. I asked her if she put it in
there. She said that it came with the violet wand. Such
devices enable us to test outlets to be SURE they work
and are wired properly(SAFELY)!
Similar testers are available at most hardware stores,
home improvement chain stores, and mass marketers
such as Target, Sears, K-Mart, & Wal-Mart. Cost is
about $5 - $9.
Whoever ‘replaced’ the old receptacle may not have bothered/know to ground the
receptacle even if there was a ground wire &/or the box was grounded or they may have
miswired it (reversed) hot & neutral! If every outlet in the building is a grounded type,
one can ‘conclude’ all outlets are grounded. See info on a tester later.
*1 & 2 In the US, all electrical service is based on a ‘grounded’ neutral system. Starting
at the generating plant, then on to substations, to both pole and ground mounted
transformers, on to homes around the US our electrical system consists of ‘hot’
wires/lines, a ‘neutral’ (or common) wire, and a ‘ground’. These three designations are
sometimes called ‘legs’ (‘hot’ leg, ‘neutral/common’ leg, & ‘ground’ leg). The ‘hot’ is
always the supply/source of power and should come from the fuse or breaker in the
service panel. The ‘neutral’ (or common) is fastened to the neutral/common electrode in
the fuse/breaker panel. And the ‘ground’ is fastened to the grounding electrical system
power is produced / generated in three ‘phases’. Generators have three windings
onelectrode as well as being ‘bonded’ (connected) ONLY at the fuse/breaker panel to the
neutral terminal/bar. In the US their rotating armature and three windings on their field
(stationary part that surrounds the armature). All three windings or phases have one end
or leg connected in common (together) which is called the ‘common’ or ‘neutral’ since it
is the point of 0 voltage between all three phases/windings) it is also connected (bonded)
to ‘ground’.
Safety devices make electro stim safer / less risky
Here are some things you can do to make electro play safer / less risky. Sky divers risk
smashing into the earth EVERY time they jump. Scuba divers risk drowning every time
they dive. Mountain climbers risk breaking bones at minimum and falling to their death at
worst every time they climb. All who enjoy those sports ALWAYS take certain
precautions such as having a backup parachute and inspecting their main chute while on
the ground and <g> BEFORE they jump, they have a diving buddy and a
reserve/emergency air supply, they use ‘proper’ climbing equipment and inspect it prior to
ascent. Electro play is no different. Have a second person who can perform CPR, who
knows your safe word if you use one, and an agreed upon ‘trouble’ sign in case you can’t
speak. Avoid electro stim above the waist unless both of you are experienced! Use extra
caution when using AC (wall outlet) operated devices. If you must use AC power, be
sure the outlet is properly wired and use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, GFCI
(explained later).
receptacle even if there was a ground wire &/or the box was grounded or they may have
miswired it (reversed) hot & neutral! If every outlet in the building is a grounded type,
one can ‘conclude’ all outlets are grounded. See info on a tester later.
*1 & 2 In the US, all electrical service is based on a ‘grounded’ neutral system. Starting
at the generating plant, then on to substations, to both pole and ground mounted
transformers, on to homes around the US our electrical system consists of ‘hot’
wires/lines, a ‘neutral’ (or common) wire, and a ‘ground’. These three designations are
sometimes called ‘legs’ (‘hot’ leg, ‘neutral/common’ leg, & ‘ground’ leg). The ‘hot’ is
always the supply/source of power and should come from the fuse or breaker in the
service panel. The ‘neutral’ (or common) is fastened to the neutral/common electrode in
the fuse/breaker panel. And the ‘ground’ is fastened to the grounding electrical system
power is produced / generated in three ‘phases’. Generators have three windings
onelectrode as well as being ‘bonded’ (connected) ONLY at the fuse/breaker panel to the
neutral terminal/bar. In the US their rotating armature and three windings on their field
(stationary part that surrounds the armature). All three windings or phases have one end
or leg connected in common (together) which is called the ‘common’ or ‘neutral’ since it
is the point of 0 voltage between all three phases/windings) it is also connected (bonded)
to ‘ground’.
Safety devices make electro stim safer / less risky
Here are some things you can do to make electro play safer / less risky. Sky divers risk
smashing into the earth EVERY time they jump. Scuba divers risk drowning every time
they dive. Mountain climbers risk breaking bones at minimum and falling to their death at
worst every time they climb. All who enjoy those sports ALWAYS take certain
precautions such as having a backup parachute and inspecting their main chute while on
the ground and <g> BEFORE they jump, they have a diving buddy and a
reserve/emergency air supply, they use ‘proper’ climbing equipment and inspect it prior to
ascent. Electro play is no different. Have a second person who can perform CPR, who
knows your safe word if you use one, and an agreed upon ‘trouble’ sign in case you can’t
speak. Avoid electro stim above the waist unless both of you are experienced! Use extra
caution when using AC (wall outlet) operated devices. If you must use AC power, be
sure the outlet is properly wired and use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, GFCI
(explained later).
