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: Meterk digital EMF meter (£25-35 on Amazon). It's basic as anything, but it actually works. I've tested it against a properly calibrated meter and the variance is minimal. Main downside is it's not programmable and it doesn't record data - you have to manually note readings.
The mid-range goldilocks: Lutron EMF-828 (around £60-80). This is where I'd recommend starting if you're serious about investigations. Dual-axis measurement, decent battery life, records peaks. I've been using one for eight months and it's been solid.
The 'maybe if you've got the budget': Trifield TF2 (£200+). Professional grade, brilliant accuracy, but honestly? For most paranormal investigations you don't need this level of precision. It's overkill.
Important caveat: EMF readings can spike from normal electrical sources - power lines, mobile phone masts, your own sodding mobile phone. You need to take baseline readings before you start investigating. This is crucial. Too many people see a spike and assume it's paranormal when it's just someone's iPhone.
Anyone else got recommendations or experience with other models?
