However, I do stand by what I wrote above in the article. I just got fiber optics installed in my apartment building four weeks ago. Are there solutions you can think of that manufactures can provide? Reducing EMI w/o Filters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vzHqRrExfY As you look for a new home, just be aware of the type of telecommunications used. We are seeing a lot of people who are having effects from cell towers and small cells. Hassanshahi A, et al. Jeromy also does this type of work; see his page https://www.emfanalysis.com/recommended-emf-meters/ Any tips on how to ground the in house converter to help with this, or opinions on how it might effect my home and the metal/wood within it would be very appreciated. In some instances, the signals are simply slowed down and degraded, but in others, the signals arent able to pass through the fiber optic cables at all. I also apologize if you have answered any of this elsewhere and I just have not come across it yet (Im reading as much and as fast as I can!). Thank you for reading. Water damage to fiber optic cables causes significant attenuation and transmission deterioration. Have a voltmeter, would that test if EMI? Alternatively, there are expensive pieces of equipment than one could buy to do this themselves. I rarely use a landline phone. Your Ethernet cables wont matter too much, as long as they are shielded and groundable with metal RJ45 endings. + the electrical wires are AC 90/BX and are laid according to a minimalist plan. But right now we are faced with the decision to consent or not to Fiber Optics at our house. computers and laptops, and Bluetooth devices (such as wireless headphones) emit I demonstrate this here: This article was originally published on September 2019 and updated most recently in August 2022. I apologize for being so long-winded and all my questions, but Im at the mercy of time, lack of knowledge & adequate understanding. Our health is a FAR heftier price tag than saving a bit of money. The newer ones (such as model 12-586) have noise suppression technology that makes them useless for detecting EMI. I think that we will eventually have a society where the biological impacts of EMF exposures are considered when equipment is designed. This reader comment gets into this issue: Also, beware that fiber can in some cases be used as a trojan horse for small cell development. He believes that it will interfere with the members ability to create a critical scientific assessment. This should be the position of ALL Stop5G groups as far as I am concerned. In fiber bundle imaging, the cores can transfer information about image pixels at each corresponding position. Thank you so much, Jeromy. Yildirim ME, et al. Most of the available research involves animals. WebAnd because fiber-optic cables are non-metallic, they are not affected by electromagnetic interference (i.e. That is a big if though at this time and most likely the stock media converter they give you is going to be produce a lot of EMI, which will then go on all the copper telephone wiring in your home (if that is all it is hooked up to). In your reply, you write that the new article will explain how to set up ones own home fiber optic network between the modem and the computer to create an EMI barrier between Comcast data system and my computer. Most modems will create a lot of EMI, both from their operation and dirty power sources. Could you clarify something for me? The best way to know is to contact your local telecom company and ask if/where the fiber system is located in your neighborhood. I would greatly appreciate it if you could explain how the fiber optic method creates EMF if you do not choose to use the utility companys internet service, but the wires are running below your front yard, up through the box on your yard, etc. Perhaps ground the Ethernet connection before it gets to your TV, as I outline here: We got fiber optics installed They said it was low EMF. Are there any items that must be addressed at the time of installation? Otherwise, the fiber networks can be used to radiate the entire community with RF. The reason that I wrote initially is that you suggest in so many words that the radiation is zero. Ive been concerned about 5G and had no idea they use the fiber optic system! Thats because theres no solid evidence suggesting that Wi-Fi, or EMFs in general, directly causes cancer. It was great to hear what you had to say at EMFC this year! Wi-Fi is an important threat to human health. I fully intend to switch to a different Internet provider, as I am not satisfied with my current one. (2011). Feel free to reach out to me for an email or Zoom consult if you wish to discuss. . I would start with this grounding procedure (get the Ethernet ground adapter and the CAT-7 Ethernet cables): https://www.emfanalysis.com/low-emf-internet-connection/. Reach out to me via email if you have any specific questions. WebOptical fiber glass is just silica glass. This is how I work if you want to go that route: Oh, you have helped me immensely! I am not a techy and tried to glean from answers above the simple answer to this question: whats the safest way to connect to Internet and be able to watch cable television? Very grateful for this piece of information. More research is needed to determine if radiation from Wi-Fi can lead to cancer. We say yes. This is in contrast to wireless communications for which the radiation emitted is an intrinsic part of the process. These operations and I came across your article re the dangers of high speed 5g fiber optic systems. Can I measure if problem at phone jack or cable outlet (no longer get cable). Consider filtering the EMI before it comes into your home. 5.) Despite low-frequency EMFs being classified as possibly carcinogenic, researchers have not observed a direct connection between these devices and cancer. Not only did I have a horrible headache, and no longer sleep in my bedroom, but my son and I both have kind of a ringing our ears constantly when were at the apartment. However, it doesnt capture most of the newer small 4G DAS/5G antennas. I responded with suggestions via email. Studies have demonstrated a reduced risk of colon cancer when populations with diets high in total fat switched to a diet high in total fiber and certain whole-grain Learn More, medical and editorial policy and guidelines, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told. Also I have an iPhone 10. How to check? Please enable cookies on your browser and try again. However, the power supply in peoples microwave ovens and a couple of other specialized but yet under reported low end induction cooktops are far worse for EMI and EFI. Every room become a powerful transmitter. When I ran the article by a very knowledgeable EE he explained how both the phone line DSL and cable lines are not effective radiators when they are installed properly. Oxidative stress is known to contribute to the development of cancer. My only option to switch is Spectrum. It wont help with any EMI that gets on your home electrical system from the fiber system though. In the wee hours of the morning, military aircraft use the Green Bank valley for ground support practice. I am working on the updated version of the book. Billions of Bluetooth devices are in use today. Just this summer we bought a Trifield TF2 EMF meter and have made adjustments and rid the house of more EMFs that we were not previously aware of. Every computer will be very loud within a couple feet of the device. It would be so great to see videos of how you deal with EMFs at home, travel, etc. I wasnt aware of some of this information! Here is a demo where I show that there is EMI on the ground wire of a home electrical system: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf7N3eOf0co. Since its release, thereve been rumors about 5G and its health risks. When I had fibre optic installed, I had to wait a few hours before I got a connection. I look forward to seeing the article you are preparing. (2016). =====, I have a few questions: Wi-Fi uses electromagnetic radiation to connect electronic devices. Fibre helps us to poo more often, increases the size of The other issue is whether these fiber networks will be used for the 5G/small cell infrastructure. Thanks for addressing this. I dont think so, but it would be nice to have your opinion on this. I had not read it before. Yes, I do have some good recommendations. IARC Director Christopher Wild, PhD, called for additional research on the long-term, heavy use of mobile phones and recommended the use of pragmatic measures to reduce exposure such as hands-free devices or texting., That same year, though, a systematic review found no statistically significant increase in risk for adult brain cancer and other head tumors from wireless phone use. The U.S Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has also determined that the current limit on radio frequency energy set by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission continues to protect public health. Will you be writing a follow-up article that discusses the effects of fiber optic cable in connection with cell towers and small cells? We still have copper wire old line. + all phones are on a copper line only, all zero AC. (2018). Everyone is confused and misled by fiber, solar and corrupted internet. When I unplug the internet, I can use it as my word processor much longer. It can lead to fiber optic networks going down unexpectedly. This all makes sense now. Heres a new topic I must explore! In Illinois, where I live, if you are a homeowner and planning to do a renovation, you can call a number and they will put flags (different colors for different utilities) to show you where the lines are. Hopefully that will help get you on the right track. We moved into a new home in a fiber optic community and took that service. WebHow can fibre reduce bowel cancer risk? For now, be sure that you are doing steps 2-4 in this article. So would this solution also work for 5G? I think your EE acknowledges my point when he uses phrases such as are not *effective* radiators and that EMI is the *primary* issue. WebAlthough Fiber internet can be incredibly fast, there are some drawbacks to consider as well. If you cant find another place, a bed canopy is your main option. Thank you writing this article on EHS and fiber optic installations, it was very interesting. (I get my internet access through Comcast and use a wired connection with my own non-wifi router. Given our frequent contact with wave-emitting devices in the home, you may wonder whether EMFs. 2005-2023 Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company. His career goal is to improve treatment for patients with these cancers through basic, translational and clinical investigation. The next day woke up with a rash all over. I cannot say Thank You to you enough, Jeromy!! This works as well or better for me than the analog phone option. Perhaps it follows the principle of fighting fire with fire? Im not able to feel WiFi or smart meters. The FCC does not endorse the need for these practices, the agency says, but it offers these steps to reduce exposure for those who are still concerned: Try the #1 cancer information skill in the Alexa skill store, CTCA is now City of Hope, a national, integrated cancer research and treatment system. I am absolutely not opposed to thatyou should not have to offer all your knowledge and time without proper imbursement. Another option I thought would be put faraday enclosure on the ONT, ground the ONT and cable to the ground rod right there, and then use shielded cable at least to the router. There are no truly low-EMF phones (and SAR is a very misleading calculation meant to give people a false sense of security). I started researching anything and everything that could be causing this and I realize they had just installed fiber optics at my complex unfortunately the box for my entire building where they put all the connectors in is right outside my bedroom window. Yes, there can be an issue with EMI on the electrical wiring and the data line coming into the home. See his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Tracing-EMFs-Building-Wiring-Grounding/dp/146990201X. The non-WiFi modems that seem to work best for electrically sensitive families include the Arris models TM822R, SB6141, SB6183 and SB6190. But there certainly will be some radiation. (2018). It does not need an internet connection to work. Recently, fibre-optics were installed in my village and four telegraph poles directly along the side of my house have had these fibre-optic boxes attached to them. Insects and birds are dying and my dog is sick. It will depend on the equipment they use. It could force animals to relocate and plants to die. It started around September 2019 before that I was perfectly healthyhave been to Drs for this and they all say im totally fine and chalking it up anxietybut I used to have bad anxiety and depression years ago and NEVER HAD ANY SYMPTOMS or REACTIONS that had anything to do with breathing. Karl Riley has been writing and working in the EMF field for many years. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. I will discuss this aspect of small cellular antenna installations in a future article. This will tell you if there is something with the fiber optic system that doesnt work for you. I steered our conversation into the electro-smog arena and he mentioned EMI as a concern he was already familiar with. hooked up only to my computer and nothing elseand would this reduce/eliminate EMFs and EMIs? Pressurized head? To a certain extent, this is unavoidable or needs to be filtered before coming into the home (see point #5 above). From 30 years of personal experience, I know that radio frequency radiation causes me headaches - no doubt about it. My very first mobile telephone Thank you so much for the article. I am just preparing to go to NBN optic fibre, as I have no choice. I use only a desktop computer hardwired to an old non-WiFi modem using DSL service. There is simply not much you can do in your present situation to shield or reduce this. If you can use an older cable network, that should be better. You are the first person I have heard talk about this potential issue. Well, sorta. You COULD use fiber to pick up sunlight and carry it. No doubt about that. However, the cross section of a single fiber is very, very But if I get even half a microwatt of HF and some crackling or pulse or repeated signals then there is likely something on the line. I use an older Radio Shack AM radio (model 12-467 or older on Ebay) to see if there is wide spectrum EMI on the wiring. (also EMF how to check for problems and helps). The amount of radiation absorbed from a wireless router is minor compared to the EMFs transmitted from taking a call on a cellphone. The fiber converters that you will use with the fiber optic system in your home will have some EMI / electric fields. I hope you pick this up because most of the comments are from years back! EMI is the more technical term. He graduated in 2005 from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine with an MD and a PhD in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, which he obtained studying under Nobel Laureate Dr. Peter Agre. However, the only data connection will be at the ONT device. Last medically reviewed on June 22, 2021. Cancer, structural and functional changes to the reproductive system, neurological disorders, and learning and memory deficits are among the potential harms associated with electromagnetic fields, the scientists wrote. On next street is another box they go to repair my phone landline (needed repair twice in last 2 yrs (he said AT&T was trying to rid landlines). Im still a bit confused, though. Id think I might have to ground it but IDK if the fiber cable pulls any more of the converter from the power lines juice into the house worse or on some different frequency than the copper cable. I outline how to do that in steps 2-4 in this article: I will add to this in my next article where I show you how to install your own home fiber optic network between your modem and computer so that there is an EMI barrier between the Comcast data system and your laptop. I like to do my computer work in an area that has the circuits turned off. Thanks for writing. with a Fluke, AEMC, Sperry, else? Of course I know theres radiation of the phone antenna is on, but there are ways to download files and listen offline. My view is it is best to err on the side of safety rather than to wait until one becomes ill. Environmental changes Most electrically sensitive people do worse with high data / high bandwidth applications such as HD Netflix, Amazon or streaming YT on your laptop. I see so much brain cancer this year. Opinions vary on whether cell phones and other devices that produce radiofrequency energy Even then, the results have been inconclusive. Its used to connect laptops, smartphones, and other electronic devices to the Internet. In 2006, he completed an internship in internal medicine at Brigham and Womens Hospital, and in 2010, he graduated from the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program. It was suggested to me to purchase a Furman Power Station to see if this reduces the sensitivity I am feeling, but I havent had it installed yet. Feel free to reach out to me for a phone/Skype call. Ive just been informed by Verizon that they will be suspending/disconnecting the current copper (landline) phone network in my community and I will lose my phone service in three weeks if I dont switch to their fiber setup. Thank you. Thanks in advance. Watch Generation Zapped about the beginnings of cell towers. I would work with a local EMF consultant to discuss this issue. Fibre broadband is in my area and Im encouraged to use it right now I use copper through the phone line . 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