The PROPER way to test your grounding mat.

We show you the PROPER way to test your grounding mat

[kiukle]

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.

[Powernoodle_]

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.

[peteryan]

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.

[JPT]

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.

[FishingRigs]

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.

[aaronalquiza]

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.

[rodgarcia]

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

[JPT]

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?

[Leukick]

Okay thank you for showing us how to test with this tool

[balexan]

If there is no continuity on the cord, I can't see how this works. I am a licensed electrician, please explain this.

[jacksonism]

What kind of mulitimeter is? I know the brand is Klein, but which one do I buy? thanks

[johnadams]

I did the exact test with my sheet my voltage went from .6 to 1.0, mine went UP, so what does that mean???!!!!

[PamWalden-jn]

Why is there NO continuity (resistance in ohms=0) between the two ends of the white cord?

[supabiscuit]

Where does your voltage go if the mat isn’t drained to a ground?

[juliansherwood]

interesting! thanks for the clear video. why wouldn't the chord show continuity?

[TheDreamer]

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

[napaea]

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

[tillylo]

Either I'm 0 voltage, or the meter doesn't register when I test it.

[xeXux]

Wait.. you didnt even plug your mat in. Lol?

[lvxartstudio]

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.