L-rod technique and tips

[Mike(Mont)]

I hope everyone can keep their posts on this subject.

Top #1: L-rod spacing. If you are not getting response from L-rods try widening the space between the rods. I know it sounds counter-intuitive but actually you get a stronger signal with wider L-rod spacing. I like about 16 inches (40 cm) apart but as wide as comfortable gives the best response.

Tip #2: Try shortening the L-rods. I know some say 17 inches (43 cm) but I like just under 13 inches (33 cm). Longer rods react slower. Not all bad as it might eliminate spurious signals, but you can angle the tips down an inch or more (3 cm +) .

Tip #3: When performing a sweep, the rod will lock on better when angled down a little.

Tip #4: If you keep the rods exactly level you will pick up many more spurious signals. I know it is tempting to be able to get a response, but if you have the rods wider apart you should not need to hold them level.

Tip #5: When doing a sweep, do not let the rod get ahead of your hand, or "pushing" as it is called. If the rod is angled ahead of the sweep it will not be able to swing properly. Keep the rod pointed straight ahead of your arm. Put another way, if you are sweeping to the right, do not let the rod be angled even more to the right. It is okay to have it angled slightly to the left on a right sweep and visa versa.

Tip #6: Sweep very slowly. No more than 3 or 4 inches (10cm) per second.

Tip #7: Sweep multiple times, at least six passes to determine is a target is present.

Tip #8: An ion wrist band might help you. Natural clothes might help you. Leather-soled shoes might help you.

Tip #9: ground yourself often. Some people carry a walking stick/grounding rod. You can find grounding shoes on line. Harmony 783 has been in business for a long time. Note: Don't wear these in an electrical storm!