Where does the emf radiation from an elliptical come from?

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The discussion centers around the sources of electromagnetic field (emf) radiation from elliptical exercise machines, particularly in relation to the concept of "dirty electricity." Participants explore concerns about electromagnetic interference (EMI) and its implications for users of such machines.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about the specific sources of emf radiation from elliptical machines, questioning whether it originates solely from the console.
  • There is a mention of "dirty electricity" as a form of emf radiation, with references to studies discussing its effects.
  • One participant expresses skepticism regarding the validity of the studies mentioned, particularly concerning claims of hypersensitivity to EMI.
  • Participants discuss government regulations on EMI emissions from electronic devices, noting that the FCC oversees these regulations in the USA.
  • Concerns are raised about the use of shielding products like "Argenmesh" to block radiation, with questions about their effectiveness and potential interference with cell phone reception.
  • There is a suggestion that the concerns about elliptical machines may reflect broader issues related to EMI rather than being specific to the machines themselves.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the validity of the studies referenced or the implications of EMI from elliptical machines. Multiple competing views remain regarding the significance of "dirty electricity" and the effectiveness of shielding methods.

Contextual Notes

Some participants highlight the need for more information to provide informed responses, indicating that assumptions about the risks associated with elliptical machines and EMI may vary among individuals.

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Where does the emf radiation from an elliptical come from? Just the console? I just read an article about dirty "electric pollution," and I was wondering.
 
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fangrz said:
Where does the emf radiation from an elliptical come from? Just the console? I just read an article about dirty "electric pollution," and I was wondering.
An elliptical what?
 
berkeman said:
What's dirty electricity? Honestly, you need to provide a *lot* more information if you want to get good replies...
Dirty electricity refers to emf radiation. I read about it in this study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18568931
 
fangrz said:
Dirty electricity refers to emf radiation. I read about it in this study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18568931
Interesting. I'm very skeptical about that article and the first one on the associated articles list, and will look into it further.

To answer your question, they are referring to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) generated by many electronic devices. There are government regulations in most countries that limit the levels of EMI that can be radiated by commercial devices. In the USA, the FCC is the government agency that is responsible for the regulations and enforcement of EMI.

The article implies a hypersensitivity to EMI by some individuals, which I find hard to believe. As I said, I will look into this more...
 
berkeman said:
Interesting. I'm very skeptical about that article and the first one on the associated articles list, and will look into it further.

To answer your question, they are referring to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) generated by many electronic devices. There are government regulations in most countries that limit the levels of EMI that can be radiated by commercial devices. In the USA, the FCC is the government agency that is responsible for the regulations and enforcement of EMI.

The article implies a hypersensitivity to EMI by some individuals, which I find hard to believe. As I said, I will look into this more...
Yes, please let me know! I am concerned about using the elliptical at the gym. I have heard that "Argenmesh" can block radiation (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DXBFYQ/?tag=pfamazon01-20). Some people have reported that they cannot receive phone calls from their cell phone when using Argenmesh to wrap it. I was wondering: if I shielded the elliptical console with Argenmesh, would it be okay to use without EMI?
 
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berkeman said:
Interesting. I'm very skeptical about that article and the first one on the associated articles list, and will look into it further.

To answer your question, they are referring to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) generated by many electronic devices. There are government regulations in most countries that limit the levels of EMI that can be radiated by commercial devices. In the USA, the FCC is the government agency that is responsible for the regulations and enforcement of EMI.

The article implies a hypersensitivity to EMI by some individuals, which I find hard to believe. As I said, I will look into this more...
Thank you so much by the way!
 
fangrz said:
Yes, please let me know! I am concerned about using the elliptical at the gym. I have heard that "Argenmesh" can block radiation (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DXBFYQ/?tag=pfamazon01-20). Some people have reported that they cannot receive phone calls from their cell phone when using Argenmesh to wrap it. I was wondering: if I shielded the elliptical console with Argenmesh, would it be okay to use without EMI?
I don't think there is anything special about the elliptical exercise machine -- I think they are referring to EMI in general.

I still am very skeptical about the article, but are you in one of the more at-risk groups that they are identifying?
 
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Thread is closed for Moderation -- the paper is a questionable source, it would appear...
 
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Thread will remain closed. The paper is not from a valid source (despite information about it being posted on a government website). The paper (and others related to it) is based on poor science, bordering on pseudo-science.
 

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