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    From AnthonyL@21:1/5 to All on Fri Dec 27 13:14:43 2024
    After a while the electrode pads for EMS/Tens type machines lose their stickiness. Anyone any experience on revitalising them without trying
    to find replace pads that are compatible with the device?


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  • From Bob Eager@21:1/5 to AnthonyL on Fri Dec 27 23:15:26 2024
    On Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:14:43 +0000, AnthonyL wrote:

    After a while the electrode pads for EMS/Tens type machines lose their stickiness. Anyone any experience on revitalising them without trying
    to find replace pads that are compatible with the device?

    Spread some water over them with your finger.

    Pretty well any replacement pads will do. I find larger ones work better
    (tip from the pain nurse).



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  • From JNugent@21:1/5 to AnthonyL on Sat Dec 28 16:19:20 2024
    On 27/12/2024 01:14 pm, AnthonyL wrote:

    After a while the electrode pads for EMS/Tens type machines lose their stickiness. Anyone any experience on revitalising them without trying
    to find replace pads that are compatible with the device?

    The thread title suggested the paraphernalia of capital punishment in
    certain USA states...

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  • From The Natural Philosopher@21:1/5 to JNugent on Sat Dec 28 19:27:04 2024
    On 28/12/2024 16:19, JNugent wrote:
    On 27/12/2024 01:14 pm, AnthonyL wrote:

    After a while the electrode pads for EMS/Tens type machines lose their
    stickiness.  Anyone any experience on revitalising them without trying
    to find replace pads that are compatible with the device?

    The thread title suggested the paraphernalia of capital punishment in
    certain USA states...

    WTF is wrong with spending a few pence on some new ones? https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUVON-Latex-Free-Performance-Non-Irritating-Electrotherapy/dp/B0819551X2


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  • From AnthonyL@21:1/5 to tnp@invalid.invalid on Sun Dec 29 13:27:55 2024
    On Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:27:04 +0000, The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> wrote:

    On 28/12/2024 16:19, JNugent wrote:
    On 27/12/2024 01:14 pm, AnthonyL wrote:

    After a while the electrode pads for EMS/Tens type machines lose their
    stickiness.  Anyone any experience on revitalising them without trying
    to find replace pads that are compatible with the device?

    The thread title suggested the paraphernalia of capital punishment in
    certain USA states...

    WTF is wrong with spending a few pence on some new ones? >https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUVON-Latex-Free-Performance-Non-Irritating-Electrotherapy/dp/B0819551X2


    There's nothing TF wrong with spending a few pence on some new ones. Proprietary replacements are relatively expensive and my initial
    searches did not throw up the excellent link you've provided.

    So thank you, I think.



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  • From Adrian Caspersz@21:1/5 to AnthonyL on Wed Jan 1 13:44:56 2025
    On 29/12/2024 13:27, AnthonyL wrote:
    On Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:27:04 +0000, The Natural Philosopher

    WTF is wrong with spending a few pence on some new ones?
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUVON-Latex-Free-Performance-Non-Irritating-Electrotherapy/dp/B0819551X2


    There's nothing TF wrong with spending a few pence on some new ones. Proprietary replacements are relatively expensive and my initial
    searches did not throw up the excellent link you've provided.

    So thank you, I think.


    I was watching a YouTube video with some guy recommeding using these to
    "ground himself" while working on static sensititive electronics.

    Seem excessive and in the mantra of audiofool probably, but I hope he
    has a current limiting safety resistor in-line somewhere...

    Combining two Logitech Squeezeboxes into one unit.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4x171DdQdQ

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  • From The Natural Philosopher@21:1/5 to Adrian Caspersz on Wed Jan 1 13:53:11 2025
    On 01/01/2025 13:44, Adrian Caspersz wrote:
    On 29/12/2024 13:27, AnthonyL wrote:
    On Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:27:04 +0000, The Natural Philosopher

    WTF is wrong with spending a few pence on some new ones?
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUVON-Latex-Free-Performance-Non-Irritating-Electrotherapy/dp/B0819551X2


    There's nothing TF wrong with spending a few pence on some new ones.
    Proprietary replacements are relatively expensive and my initial
    searches did not throw up the excellent link you've provided.

    So thank you, I think.


    I was watching a YouTube video with some guy recommeding using these to "ground himself" while working on static sensititive electronics.

    Seem excessive and in the mantra of audiofool probably, but I hope he
    has a current limiting safety resistor in-line somewhere...

    Mostly people used velcro conductive cuffs for this. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aituo-Anti-Static-Adjustable-Grounding-Discharge-Black/dp/B019DDPIVK

    I am not sure anyone bothers any more· Most chips have built-in
    protection these days



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  • From Adrian Caspersz@21:1/5 to The Natural Philosopher on Wed Jan 1 14:09:01 2025
    On 01/01/2025 13:53, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
    On 01/01/2025 13:44, Adrian Caspersz wrote:

    Mostly people used velcro conductive cuffs for this. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aituo-Anti-Static-Adjustable-Grounding- Discharge-Black/dp/B019DDPIVK


    Nah, ye need the new fangled wireless type!

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/TOOHUI-Anti-Static-Cordless-Wireless-Discharge/dp/B07Q4X95XZ

    I am not sure anyone bothers any more· Most chips have built-in
    protection these days>


    :)

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  • From Brian@21:1/5 to AnthonyL on Thu Jan 2 16:56:23 2025
    On 27/12/2024 13:14, AnthonyL wrote:
    After a while the electrode pads for EMS/Tens type machines lose their stickiness. Anyone any experience on revitalising them without trying
    to find replace pads that are compatible with the device?




    I have a Tens machine I bought (near on) 20 years ago.

    I was able to find 'pads' for it recently on Ebay quite cheaply.

    There is a surprising range on there. Even if you can't match by make,
    try by connection- the 'press stud' size etc.

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