Typical EMF & RF Sources in the Home
Homes have several potential sources for high EMF and RF sources including:
- External high voltage power lines (both primary and secondary feeders) which can produce elevated levels – particularly in densely populated urban areas / cities such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, etc. or in homes near utility easements
- The main 120/240 volt feed entering the home through the power drop
- Breaker boxes
- Fluorescent lights (some also have an RF component as well which can cause equipment interference)
- High output halogen lamp banks such as those used in track lighting (uses a lot of current)
- Appliances with motors or heating elements (washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc.)
- AC Adapters
- Wiring Errors
- Outside Air Conditioning Compressors and Pool Equipment
- Wireless Routers, Cell Phones, Bluetooth and Cordless Phones (radio frequency only)
- Smart Meters (but fairly low level)
- Dimmers (though the range tends to be very short, but I have seen them wreak havoc with sensitive electronic equipment)
The focus should primarily be in areas exposed to EMFs where occupants spend 90 % of their time or greater – this sample schematic gives examples.
Focusing on areas where people spend 90% + of their time
LFE means Low Frequency Electromagnetic – this is the typical ELF (Extremely Low Frequency) band for 60 Hz AC power
Typical Low Frequency 60 Hz EMF Sources
Higher frequency RF sources in the home including wireless routers, printers, laptops and other portable cell phone / tablet devices – DECT means Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications
Typical High Frequency RF Sources in the Home
