Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 I dont think he should have any problems, just dont get the icd closer to about 12 inches to the source. I have used a number of electrical products with no problems even large generators. The key is keeping it away from the icd. for instance I dont work on running engines with there spark plugs etc. because i'm leanning over them. But then again keep in mind I am not a doctor so only can speak from my own experience. good luck Bill and Zeusalamo <alamo@...> wrote: Hello,I've got one question about using a grass mower by person with ICD implanted. My father likes to keep his garden in very good condition but I'm affraid that he shouldn't use electric grass mower (~230V, 1500WATT). When he sawed logs last year his ICD recorded an incident, but he didn't feel anything. His doctors said that the reason was very heavy elecro-magnetic field (~410Vapprox 3000 WATT). What is your opinion: Can he use this machine or he shouldn't?regards from PolandTommy--------------------------Jeszcze lepsza oferta AlphaNet- nowe serwery wirtualne- nowy sklep internetowy- nowy wirtualny administratorSprawdz www.alpha.pl ------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 The key is keeping it away from the icd. for instance I dont work on running engines with there spark plugs etc. because i'm leanning over them. can speak from my own experience. As someone who has been there and done that. The doctors are right, do not work on a running engine! You will get the same kick as if it went off. Knock you on your ass. Then at one time I did not believe the doctors, do now ;-) Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 You could check the Guidant website. I'd give you the link, but it's in the otrher computer and it's mot working at the moment. I should think the mower would be safe. I assume he was cutting with a chain saw and he would have been holding it much closer to his ICD than the lawn mower motor will be. Bridget > Hello, > > I've got one question about using a grass mower by person with ICD implanted. My father likes to keep his garden in very good condition but I'm affraid that he shouldn't use electric grass mower (~230V, 1500WATT). When he sawed logs last year his ICD recorded an incident, but he didn't feel anything. His doctors said that the reason was very heavy elecro-magnetic field (~410Vapprox 3000 WATT). What is your opinion: Can he use this machine or he shouldn't? > > regards from Poland > > Tommy > -- > ------------------------ > Jeszcze lepsza oferta AlphaNet > - nowe serwery wirtualne > - nowy sklep internetowy > - nowy wirtualny administrator > Sprawdz www.alpha.pl > ------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Tommy, I use an old flymo 220V about 1800W with no problems at all. I also use a wide variety of 220 V power tools with no problems. I keep them .3 metres away from the ICD site though I have momentarily forgotten when using a drill and used my shoulder to push it - with no bad effects. I also got advice from the ICD manufacturer (Medtronic) about using achainsaw where it seems that leakage current is the main issue. I had the saw serviced and a new plug lead fitted and have had no bad effects from this either. The only difference it has made to my life is that I have stopped electric arc welding as the electric field from the welder would seem to have a higher probability of causing an unwanted therapy. PS. Welcome to the EU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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