High EMFs in back seat near battery

fsabbagh · 07-21-2008, 10:40 AM

Hi everyone,

I bought my civic on the 4th of July up here in Canada. I was surprised to see that the back seat behind the passenger's the Electromagnetic Field reading was 9.0 milliGauss(mG) at times. That is high. Actually the whole car is high (2 to 5 mG). I know most people are unaware of this topic and don't care but I would recommend you google the whole topic. There is no scientific evidence that high EMFs lead to any sickness but the scientific community recommends that we be prudent. I cannot recommend what is a safe reading but nothing in my home comes close to 9 mG exposure.

What do you guys think? Any thoughts?

Thanks!

duk · 07-21-2008, 11:41 AM

This topic was being discussed a couple weeks ago, but i can't find the original thread!
Apparently the entire driver side of the vehicle gives off high EMF readings, including the driver's seat, and particularly the area near the left leg.

Personally i think that despite there being no proven connection between high EMF's and disease, levels this high have got to be bad for you. And if you accept the fact that people are energy fields it can get even scarier.

NcSi · 07-21-2008, 11:44 AM

are we talking about hybrids here?

fsabbagh · 07-21-2008, 01:23 PM

I don't know what's wrong with the Search option but I just searched for EMF on all forums and did not find our posts. I then tried searching for Electromagnetic and still no results. Something is wrong.

On the topic of EMF, what do you consider "HIGH"?

djpaw · 07-21-2008, 05:13 PM

the prius was rated as a high EMF vehicle because of its battery

duk · 07-21-2008, 08:08 PM

yes we're talking about the hybrid,
and of course the prius would give off high levels as well. I imagine most if not all hybrid cars will.

GoHuskies · 07-21-2008, 10:56 PM

Ever tested the EMF's next to a cell phone, cordless phone, microwave, TV, or other home appliance?

I have not but I'd love to hear if any modern day devices are anywhere near the same levels. I have a hard time not liking a car just because it produces some higher levels of something that might or might not be harmful.

fsabbagh · 07-21-2008, 11:52 PM

You have to consider the fact that EMFs can be harmful and to try to minimize exposure. I'm concerned about the EMFs on the hybrid. It is much higher than being in front of a TV, Computer and other household appliances. I'm really thinking of selling the car in the next year or so if an alternative car comes out.

spinner · 07-22-2008, 01:27 AM

OMFG, we're all gonna get sick and die.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/27/au...les/27EMF.html

harobmx87 · 07-22-2008, 12:29 PM

is this the thread you were looking for?
Possible health risks of Hybrids.

07-21-2008, 10:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
fsabbagh Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 / 0%	High EMFs in back seat near battery Hi everyone, I bought my civic on the 4th of July up here in Canada. I was surprised to see that the back seat behind the passenger's the Electromagnetic Field reading was 9.0 milliGauss(mG) at times. That is high. Actually the whole car is high (2 to 5 mG). I know most people are unaware of this topic and don't care but I would recommend you google the whole topic. There is no scientific evidence that high EMFs lead to any sickness but the scientific community recommends that we be prudent. I cannot recommend what is a safe reading but nothing in my home comes close to 9 mG exposure. What do you guys think? Any thoughts? Thanks!

07-21-2008, 11:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
fsabbagh Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Cigarettes were once thought to be safe You have to consider the fact that EMFs can be harmful and to try to minimize exposure. I'm concerned about the EMFs on the hybrid. It is much higher than being in front of a TV, Computer and other household appliances. I'm really thinking of selling the car in the next year or so if an alternative car comes out.

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duk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary Age: 24 Posts: 1,328 iTrader: 0 / 0%	This topic was being discussed a couple weeks ago, but i can't find the original thread! Apparently the entire driver side of the vehicle gives off high EMF readings, including the driver's seat, and particularly the area near the left leg. Personally i think that despite there being no proven connection between high EMF's and disease, levels this high have got to be bad for you. And if you accept the fact that people are energy fields it can get even scarier.

07-21-2008, 11:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
NcSi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Willow Springs, NC Age: 22 Posts: 3,315 Bryan iTrader: 3 / 100%	are we talking about hybrids here?

07-21-2008, 01:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
fsabbagh Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I don't know what's wrong with the Search option but I just searched for EMF on all forums and did not find our posts. I then tried searching for Electromagnetic and still no results. Something is wrong. On the topic of EMF, what do you consider "HIGH"?

07-21-2008, 05:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
djpaw Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,002 iTrader: 7 / 100%	the prius was rated as a high EMF vehicle because of its battery

07-21-2008, 08:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
duk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary Age: 24 Posts: 1,328 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yes we're talking about the hybrid, and of course the prius would give off high levels as well. I imagine most if not all hybrid cars will.

07-21-2008, 10:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
GoHuskies Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 13 colonies Posts: 718 NE hypermiler iTrader: 1 / 100%	Ever tested the EMF's next to a cell phone, cordless phone, microwave, TV, or other home appliance? I have not but I'd love to hear if any modern day devices are anywhere near the same levels. I have a hard time not liking a car just because it produces some higher levels of something that might or might not be harmful.

07-22-2008, 01:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
spinner Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 / 0%	OMFG, we're all gonna get sick and die. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/27/au...les/27EMF.html

07-22-2008, 12:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
harobmx87 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Torrance, CA Age: 20 Posts: 403 Sarandis iTrader: 0 / 0%	is this the thread you were looking for? Possible health risks of Hybrids.