The cord has a 10k ohm resistor in it, it is there to prevent you frying if you get a lightning strike that back feeds, it acts as a fuse, check your cord on ohms not continuity (auto range or a setting above 10k ohms) you will see the meter then read - your welcome
@@JohnSmith-wb6kqDo you mind elaborating on how to use the meter in this video properly to test grounding? I bought the same meter and it always reads 0.0 when set to the same settings in this video. I've tried it outside with the ground wire in the ground as well and it always reads 0.0, even when wearing rubber shoes. Nothing changes about the reading.
I bought the same multimeter (Klein MM325), and performed the test on my mat as was done in the video. My voltage dropped from 2.5v to 0.1v. I'm convinced.
I think you forgot to show the step where you plugged the white chord into the ground slot on the wall before testing. Also, the white wire should still show continuity. You may have to insert one of the prongs into the center of the snap end.
the mat/wire connecting to the mat has a resistor. loads, like resistors and appliances "break" continuity that's why it would be "open" because current applied doesn't flow to the other end of the circuit.
I got a grounding sheets from a different company. I tested the grounding wire for continuity and it had continuity and acted like any wire would. Then I tested volts with a cheap tester and showed nothing. Then I used a much higher quality tester and when I put the ground wire into the ground on the wall it showed a little voltage even though the red wasn't attached. I am wondering if the voltage clamp caused a little bypass? Anyways when I grabbed the red wire the voltage went up a couple volts. When I sat on the bed it went to 0. So it is definitely grounding. Whether it will do anything positive is a different story but here's hoping...lol
Great video. Same thing was happening to me so I just bought the orange meter you have. I checked the socket and it's wired correctly. At first I was getting a reading, voltage was 2.2. I touched the mat and 0.1. I tried it again and I got nothing. No reading. Just 0.0. I plugged in a lamp and it worked again, my voltage was 2.2. But when I plugged in the mat, I got no reading at all. I tried nothing plugged in and got no reading. Do you think I could have a problem with the grounding hole? It seems now when I plug in the mat I am getting no reading for my voltage. I tried both sockets. Another question is if I am getting no body voltage reading does that probably mean the ground hole that my mat is plugged into is not working? If that's the case do you think the mat is not working? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Not sure what's going on here. Thanks a lot.
The test worked when I used the outlet by the kitchen registering .1 volts. But when I went to test grounding voltage by my bed, I registered 0.00 volts. Does that mean the ground outlet is not working? The mat is definitely working. Thanks for any help.
How does the electricity pass through the wire with the circuit interrupted. If there is no continuity than how can any electricity pass through the wire?
I tried this and my meter says 0.0 when I have the black going to the ground on the outlet and touching the red. The meter works on testing batteries, the only thing I’ve tested. Do you think if it’s possible that the voltage part just doesn’t work?
You should have continuity between end connectors of the white wire. No reason to have a resistor between that line and ground. And you offered no explanation as to why there was no continuity. It is possible to have a functioning mat and a defective white connector. Testing the continuity of the white wire would be on the list of troubleshooting ideas. If it isn’t working: 1. Grounding plug on wall outlet may not be connecting to ground (sometimes they’re not). 2. White connection wire may be defective (do a continuity test). 3. Mat may be defective if 1 and 2 test ok.
can anyone tell me why when i do this in England to test my sheet , i cant even get a reading from testing the current level going through myself with the black pin inserted in the earth slot and then holding the red one .. its either at zero constantly or sometimes it say 0.1 .. ive tried differnt mains plugs all over the house and even gone outside and put the black pin in the ground and touch the red pin , nothing!! brand new multimeter , tried my dads multimeter , new battery's etc .. whats going on ? aside from that ive actually purchased a ground rod and 40 foot cable off amazon , cable straight from the earth into my bedroom and ive got a 4mm copper rod the width of my bed layed at the bottom touching my legs .taped in place with duck tape ... i think thats gotta be the best way of doing it , its comfortable and im always in contact with the copper .. i dont think going into the mains is good if the earth is not good .. my house is 70 years old how do i know the grounding rod has even been replaced in that time
@@Carydbster if you hold your phone thats charging with one hand or touch a tv or monitor you should get a reading of 2/3 volts then you can sit on your sheet and it should go down to zero ... im still skeptical about how effective grounding is but at least i know my sheets working
Your house might not be properly grounded which would require connecting to your own grounding wire that is in the ground outside. Some websites even sell that option separately
But you cant test their product, so dont say bullcrap telling that they are wrong, some of them might be wrong some might be right you don't know. Period and tell that on your video otherwise you are just spamming bulls.
I agree, why doesn't the wire have continuity? You can't say the logic is flawed if you don't explain the science behind why.
my wires have continuity.
The cord has a 10k ohm resistor in it, it is there to prevent you frying if you get a lightning strike that back feeds, it acts as a fuse, check your cord on ohms not continuity (auto range or a setting above 10k ohms) you will see the meter then read - your welcome
@@JohnSmith-wb6kqDo you mind elaborating on how to use the meter in this video properly to test grounding? I bought the same meter and it always reads 0.0 when set to the same settings in this video. I've tried it outside with the ground wire in the ground as well and it always reads 0.0, even when wearing rubber shoes. Nothing changes about the reading.
@@JohnSmith-wb6kqthank you 🫡 makes sense 😂
I bought the same multimeter (Klein MM325), and performed the test on my mat as was done in the video. My voltage dropped from 2.5v to 0.1v. I'm convinced.
I think you forgot to show the step where you plugged the white chord into the ground slot on the wall before testing. Also, the white wire should still show continuity. You may have to insert one of the prongs into the center of the snap end.
I agree. The prong needs to be inserted deep into the circle of snap
the mat/wire connecting to the mat has a resistor. loads, like resistors and appliances "break" continuity that's why it would be "open" because current applied doesn't flow to the other end of the circuit.
So if the current applied from your body cannot pass through the wire due to a resistor than how can the process work?
I got a grounding sheets from a different company. I tested the grounding wire for continuity and it had continuity and acted like any wire would. Then I tested volts with a cheap tester and showed nothing. Then I used a much higher quality tester and when I put the ground wire into the ground on the wall it showed a little voltage even though the red wasn't attached. I am wondering if the voltage clamp caused a little bypass? Anyways when I grabbed the red wire the voltage went up a couple volts. When I sat on the bed it went to 0. So it is definitely grounding. Whether it will do anything positive is a different story but here's hoping...lol
Great video. Same thing was happening to me so I just bought the orange meter you have. I checked the socket and it's wired correctly. At first I was getting a reading, voltage was 2.2. I touched the mat and 0.1. I tried it again and I got nothing. No reading. Just 0.0. I plugged in a lamp and it worked again, my voltage was 2.2. But when I plugged in the mat, I got no reading at all. I tried nothing plugged in and got no reading. Do you think I could have a problem with the grounding hole? It seems now when I plug in the mat I am getting no reading for my voltage. I tried both sockets. Another question is if I am getting no body voltage reading does that probably mean the ground hole that my mat is plugged into is not working? If that's the case do you think the mat is not working? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Not sure what's going on here. Thanks a lot.
Then please explain why the cord doesn’t show continuity.
Okay thank you for showing us how to test with this tool
The test worked when I used the outlet by the kitchen registering .1 volts. But when I went to test grounding voltage by my bed, I registered 0.00 volts. Does that mean the ground outlet is not working? The mat is definitely working. Thanks for any help.
If there is no continuity on the cord, I can't see how this works. I am a licensed electrician, please explain this.
I believe it has a large resistor
There is a 10K ohm resistor in line to prevent AC induced voltages.
@@my7sundays319You must be joking right?
How does the electricity pass through the wire with the circuit interrupted. If there is no continuity than how can any electricity pass through the wire?
I tried this and my meter says 0.0 when I have the black going to the ground on the outlet and touching the red. The meter works on testing batteries, the only thing I’ve tested. Do you think if it’s possible that the voltage part just doesn’t work?
What kind of mulitimeter is? I know the brand is Klein, but which one do I buy? thanks
It looks like on the video, that he is using the Klein MM325 Digital Multimeter. It is kind hard to see though.
interesting! thanks for the clear video. why wouldn't the chord show continuity?
I think that there is a small resistor in the cord to prevent accidents from the outlet,
You should have continuity between end connectors of the white wire. No reason to have a resistor between that line and ground. And you offered no explanation as to why there was no continuity. It is possible to have a functioning mat and a defective white connector. Testing the continuity of the white wire would be on the list of troubleshooting ideas.
If it isn’t working:
1. Grounding plug on wall outlet may not be connecting to ground (sometimes they’re not).
2. White connection wire may be defective (do a continuity test).
3. Mat may be defective if 1 and 2 test ok.
Where does your voltage go if the mat isn’t drained to a ground?
I did the exact test with my sheet my voltage went from .6 to 1.0, mine went UP, so what does that mean???!!!!
weird .. My voltage goes UP ! when i touch the grounding mat :/
Why is there NO continuity (resistance in ohms=0) between the two ends of the white cord?
can anyone tell me why when i do this in England to test my sheet , i cant even get a reading from testing the current level going through myself with the black pin inserted in the earth slot and then holding the red one .. its either at zero constantly or sometimes it say 0.1 .. ive tried differnt mains plugs all over the house and even gone outside and put the black pin in the ground and touch the red pin , nothing!! brand new multimeter , tried my dads multimeter , new battery's etc .. whats going on ? aside from that ive actually purchased a ground rod and 40 foot cable off amazon , cable straight from the earth into my bedroom and ive got a 4mm copper rod the width of my bed layed at the bottom touching my legs .taped in place with duck tape ... i think thats gotta be the best way of doing it , its comfortable and im always in contact with the copper .. i dont think going into the mains is good if the earth is not good .. my house is 70 years old how do i know the grounding rod has even been replaced in that time
Same here. I do not register on the mm. 🤔
@@Carydbster if you hold your phone thats charging with one hand or touch a tv or monitor you should get a reading of 2/3 volts then you can sit on your sheet and it should go down to zero ... im still skeptical about how effective grounding is but at least i know my sheets working
Because even electricity hat3s the english
I am having the exact same issue.
Same issue here. I'm in the US and my multimeter always reads 0.0 at these same settings, no matter what.
So I did this test and the voltage went up when I touched my grounding device
Why does mine stay at 0.0, I did everything correctly, black and red correct and v~ correct. I tried all grounding ports in my house lol
Same here. I bought this same Klein Tools meter based on the recommendation from this channel and mine always reads 0.0
Same here, exact same meter. Damn, 40 bucks
Same ! Wtf
Your house might not be properly grounded which would require connecting to your own grounding wire that is in the ground outside. Some websites even sell that option separately
Either I'm 0 voltage, or the meter doesn't register when I test it.
Wait.. you didnt even plug your mat in. Lol?
he did plug it in; see the white wire going up the wall at 3:25.
your mat wasn't grounded
he did plug it in; see the white wire going up the wall at 3:25.
But you cant test their product, so dont say bullcrap telling that they are wrong, some of them might be wrong some might be right you don't know. Period and tell that on your video otherwise you are just spamming bulls.
Garbage