Chart Distance for EMF Magnetic Fields

Want to know just how far to stand away from en electronic object in order for you EMF meter not to read it? Below is a chart that illustrates the distant of common household objects and large city-grid electrical lines. Measured in milligauss*.

Magnetic Fields at Home
Object 1″ away 12″ away 39″ away
1985 Microwave 2,000 – 750 80 – 40 8 – 0
Clothes Washer 400 – 8 30 – 2 0
Electric Range 2,000 – 60 40 – 4 1 – 0
Fluorescent Bulb 4,000 – 400 20 – 5 3 – 0
Hair Dryer 20,000 – 60 70 – 1 3 – 0
Old School TV 500 – 25 20 – 4 2 – 0

*Milligauss is quite a small unit for measurement of magnetic field strength.  One can easily generate magnetic field of several milligauss. Info provided by Southern California Edison.

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