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The Meterk is genuinely great value. I've got three of them and use them for group investigations so everyone's got their own readings. For the price, you can't complain.
Annika M. in Equipment Guides & DIY Builds 3 years ago thumb_up 1
Bristol's a haunting hotbed to be fair. You're in a brilliant location for this hobby. Once you've got your feet under the table here, consider joining a local investigation group - there's...
Accidental Void in New Members Lounge 3 years ago thumb_up 1
At Pendle specifically, the victims there were accused of witchcraft and hanged. The place carries genuine trauma. I wouldn't provoke that.
AccidentalOrb in Ghost Hunting Techniques 3 years ago thumb_up 2
This is genuinely useful. The thermometer is the bit people always forget about but it's brilliant for investigations.
Some people swear by it, others say it's risky and can attract unwanted attention. The 'risky' thing is mostly folklore, I think. But methodologically? Respectful inquiry gives you cleaner data.
Marcy D. in Ghost Hunting Techniques 3 years ago thumb_up 3
Right, I've been mucking about with various EMF meters ahead of the winter investigation season, and I've found some genuinely useful options that won't completely bankrupt you.The budget option:...
I've tried all three and honestly they're all roughly equivalent. The Tenmars is slightly better built but the extra £15-20 isn't worth it unless you're planning heavy fieldwork.
BenightedDaemon in Equipment Reviews 3 years ago thumb_up 5
Right, so Halloween's the obvious time to get into paranormal investigations (even though the best activity's probably in winter and spring when it's genuinely dark), and if you're thinking about...
Sarah, welcome! Just a heads-up: this community is mix of believers, skeptics, and jokers. Don't get discouraged if someone questions your evidence - that's how we all get better at this.
GloomyMoth in New Members Lounge 3 years ago thumb_up 3
I've tried it and I won't do it again. Not because I had a scary experience or anything, but because the 'evidence' you get is almost always explained better by other factors.
Retired Joiner in Ghost Hunting Techniques 3 years ago thumb_up 3
Would love to hear real-world experiences rather than just the Amazon reviews which are usually rubbish. The Gauss Master is basically a Meterk with a slightly different housing.
DefinitelyVoid in Equipment Reviews 3 years ago thumb_up 3
The call-out method absolutely works in the sense that it does seem to generate more activity - whether that's actual spirit response or just amplified pareidolia because you're expecting it is...
Definitely Cryptid in Ghost Hunting Techniques 3 years ago thumb_up 3
Great to have you here! My advice: spend a bit of time lurking in the Ghost Hunting Techniques and Equipment Guides forums before you jump into investigations.
Ronnie J. in New Members Lounge 3 years ago thumb_up 2
I've read about investigators using a technique where they basically provoke or challenge spirits - asking them directly for a sign, sometimes being deliberately rude or argumentative to get a...
I've used the Meterk GM3120 for about two years now and it's genuinely solid for the price. It gives consistent readings, the sensitivity settings are useful, and it's built tough enough to take...
Poppy P. in Equipment Reviews 3 years ago
This is good advice. Also: decent boots, a rucksack, spare batteries (SO important), and a first aid kit. The non-technical stuff is just as important as the equipment.
Welcome Sarah! Bristol's got some cracking haunted locations if you want to do local investigations - Penrose Hospital, Isambard Kingdom Brunel's old engineering sites, and a fair few Georgian...
Thomas F. in New Members Lounge 3 years ago thumb_up 2
I'm looking to get an EMF (electromagnetic field) meter for basic ghost hunting but I don't want to spend more than £50.
Don't bother with fancy temperature gauges or spirit boxes yet. Start with the basics above. Learn how to use those properly first.
Sofia V. in Equipment Guides & DIY Builds 3 years ago thumb_up 5
Honestly, the most important thing is consistent methodology. Whatever system you use, stick with it every time. That consistency is what makes data valuable to researchers.
Gezza21 in Skywatching & UAP Monitoring 3 years ago thumb_up 1