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Equipment Used On
Investigations EMF Meter Electro-Magnetic Field Meter is well worth buying for investigations. When investigating a property you must make notes where all electrical appliances are, because these items cause a magnetic field, which the EMF Meter will pick up on, so obviously when the investigations is taking place, any fluctuations will have to be taken in to account if you are in the vicinity of say the TV etc. If however you are not near any wiring, or appliances, and fluctuating on your EMF meter of over approx 2 milligauss could indicate some form of paranormal presence. Laser Temperature Gun Use for doing baseline tests (before the investigation begins) and for testing any cold spots found whilst conducting your investigation. Infra-Red Sensors/Motion Detectors These can be placed in a locked off room to detect any movement in that room, make sure you check for draughts etc before placing, as this can activate the device. Camcorders For evidence gathering, (infrared), can be placed in a locked off room on a tripod, or hand held. Candles (& Matches/Lighter) Can be used as emergency lights, and for checking for draughts. Never leave un attended (fire hazard). Digital Cameras Used for taking general shots of anywhere in the location, download all your pics onto your computer (laptop) to check for light anomalies. Walkie-talkies Obviously for keeping in touch whilst on location, also its it a very good idea to have hands free operation, by using a headset or an ear piece. Before starting the investigation, make sure you are all on the same channel! Digital Voice Recorder EVP has become quite a popular way of gathering possible evidence of messages from the "after life". Just set the recorder off on record in a locked off room, and that’s basically it! Its not recommended to leave it recording for more than an hour at the most, as it can be very tedious going through it all.... Laptop Computer & Infrared Webcam Can be used in a locked off room, to record any movement. & for viewing digital photo's on. Note Book/Pad Someone in the group should be taking notes all evening, of all events that happen however insignificant they seem at the time, as this will be your records for putting together your report for the investigation. Torches A MUST! even if you use them just for changing batteries......We use torches with IR filters on them, so they do not destroy your night vision. First Aid Kit Also a MUST HAVE. (For obvious reasons). Talcum Powder or Flour Use to sprinkle in areas (locked off room) to see footprints etc, make sure you clear it all up before leaving the building though! It is easier and more practical to us talc, as it is in a container which allows you so shake it out easily. Trigger Objects If you use these, use a piece of white A4 paper and draw round the item (coin etc) and then train a camcorder on the object and leave it in a locked off room for a set amount of time, then obviously, if any movement has happened, it will all be on your camera footage. (Make sure the whole sheet of paper is covered by the camera angle). Spare Batteries For everything, be it torches, walkie-talkies, camcorders, cameras etc. Its surprising how many you can go through in a night’s investigation, especially cam-corder batteries, they only last a couple of hours sometimes.... Sellotape & Cotton Use on the doorways of locked off rooms. (Proof no one has entered the room) Compass Some people use a compass instead of an EMF Meter, as these also are affected by magnetic fields, so use with caution. Floor Plan of Your Location Every member of the team should have one, and be aware of where in the building everyone else is at a given time. Notes Always visit your location before you conduct an investigation, familiarise yourself with possible hazards in daylight hours, also see that there is somewhere safe to park the vehicles. Also, make sure you are NOT trespassing, always carry I.D with you, and get PERMISSION, written permission from the owner, (or you may find yourself in a cell for the night). Try telling a police officer you are ghost hunting, in the middle of nowhere, in the middle of the night! It will probably end in an arrest and much raucous laughter for the arresting officer and his colleagues! Bear in mind also, that any bad press you get will inevitably be bad press for all paranormal groups out there, so always conduct yourself in a professional manner..... Happy Ghost hunting!
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Copyright © 2005, Dawn Stead
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