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Ceramic core wands are better quality than wax core wands.
Fallacy. The fact is that violet wands contain no part that is
known as a "core". The basic setup consists of a
tightly wound primary magnet coil connected to a vibrating
resonator, high voltage capacitor and a separate secondary
coil. Without getting long winded and technical, the capacitor
is what individuals are referring to when they refer to either
wax or ceramic core.
Wax capacitor wands have a capacitor that consists of two
metal foil plates separated by a long length of waxed paper.
This type of capacitor effectively stores the charge so that
it builds up to arc between the plates and continue on to the
second electrical coil. If continuous use is prolonged for
an extended period of time, heat will build up and melt the
wax off the paper. This begins to break down the capacitor
and if this occurs to frequently the capacitor will not be
able to "charge" the wand, and hence no electrical
discharge will occur.
Ceramic capacitor wands perform the same way, but the
capacitor is made out of a sliver of porcelain between
the two plates. This enables the wand to operate for
longer periods of time, but the fail-safe of the wax
capacitor is removed. In short when a ceramic capacitor
wand "burns out" it is the coil that fails not
the capacitor.
Mylar capacitor wands are another form of wand. This type
of capacitor will produce the weakest charge. However, do
to the lower level of output, this form of capacitor will
last a lot longer than either the ceramic or wax capacitors.
Polymer capacitor wands are another less frequently found
form of wands. When this form of capacitor deteriorates, a
small portion of the polymer will melt, as the wand cools
it will re-solidify, repairing the capacitor.
The wax capacitor wands are no less in quality than any
other form of capacitor wand. A wax capacitor wand should
be restricted to no more than 15 minutes of continuous
use, and be allowed to cool completely in between uses.
A ceramic capacitor wand may be used up to 20 minutes
continuously (some newer units state they may be used
for up to 90 minutes), with out endangering the capacitor.
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Violet wands are the medical miracle of the century.
Fallacy... Since the origin of the Violet Wand and
Violet Ray, individuals have made medical assumptions
about its use. To date there is no factual evidence
that this device has any medical benefits or any
substantiated medical claims to its name. In fact
in 1951 a company by the name of Master Electric
Company had a libel suit filed against them for
misbranding their devices, claiming they were able
to cure a wide variety of medical ailments ranging
from premature balding to warts. Years later some
companies attempted to make new claims to the medical
uses of the Violet Wand, and were restricted from doing
so. Therefore they followed the European idea and turned
their attention on the sensual or sexual aspects of the
device.
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The electric charge from a Violet Wand does not
penetrate the skin.
Fallacy... This claim originated by a distributor of the
Violet Wand who wanted to rid any fears consumers might
have as to the possible dangers associated with the use
of the wand. This idea was based on research focused on
high voltage distribution that was outdated and not applicable
to the human body.
There are two schools of thought about the high frequency
current of the Violet Wand and its distribution in reference
to the human body that I am familiar with.
The first theory states that the Violet Wand operates as
an electro-static generator, and due to the very nature
of such a device the current does not penetrate the skin.
"Violet Wands are the only electrical device that
can be used above the waist. The electricity flows over
body not through. The high-voltage low-amperage charge
jumps from the electrode to spark against the skin.
Violet wands produce static electricity and ultraviolet
radiation that is like the charge you get walking over
dry carpeting and reaching for metal doorknob."
This is a quote similar to many that I have found on the
Internet, each claiming that the Violet Wand is safe to
use due to it’s very nature.
This theory is based on the high frequency output of the
tesla coil; according to some individuals, the high frequency
of the violet wand produces a magnetic field that polarizes
the electrons within the electric discharge. Since the
electrons are similarly charged they will naturally repulse
each other and hence dissipate across the surface of the
skin and not penetrate the skin.
However, this theory does have some flaws to it, in
reality the electric discharge actually penetrates the
skin approximately .075 centimeters. This is based on
the resistively of human skin. Hence the static electrical
discharge from the Violet Wand causes micro-burns in the
surface of the skin; since the skin is rather porous to
begin with, in most cases the micro-burns go unnoticed.
With prolonged exposure the skin may suffer some irritation
or a surface burn of sorts similar to a sunburn.
The second theory is based on a scientific phenomenon
known as the skin effect.
"The violet wand is safe for use anywhere on the body
except
in the vicinity of the eyes. This toy is low-amperage,
high-voltage, high-frequency, single-ended, one-contact
(with an "implicit" ground return through air/floor).
This toy has more than enough current to stop a heart. But it
won't, because...
The violet wand generates a high frequency signal, which
exhibits the "skin effect" -- the current stays
near the surface of the conductor and does not flow through
the center. With the violet wand the electrons are not
penetrating into the body cavities, hence stimulating the
heart is not at all likely."
The phenomenon known as the
skin effect
was first explained by Lord Kelvin in 1887, and later explored
further by Nikola Tesla. The skin effect is the tendency of
a high-frequency current to distribute itself in a conductor
so that the current density near the surface of the conductor
is greater than that at its core. It causes the effective
resistance of the conductor to increase with the frequency
of the current.
However, this theory originally was in reference to the
distribution of electrical current through metal, it was
not formulated to include the resistively of the epidermis,
nor did it calculate effectively the conductivity of human
tissue and bodily fluids. Hence this theory is not applicable.
Now I am not an Electrical Engineer so I may not have all
the scientific information exact, and please forgive me if
my interpretation of the information available is flawed.
If you would like to examine the information I gathered
more closely I have a few links I think you will find
helpful...
Skin Effect
From Wikioedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/skin_effect
The Skin Effect and Another
Reason Why Tesla Coils Don’t Shock
By Don Klipstein
http://members.misty.com/don/skin.html
Electroplay – or Playing With Electricity
http://www.bdsmdebunkingthemyths.com/electroplay.htm
These are just a few of the references I found on this subject
matter, if you would like a few more just let me know. I have
based my comments on information gathered from these sources
and others like them; if you have feel that my explanation
was not complete or flawed in some way, feel free to email
me privately and tell me, I am always looking for more information
and new reference material.
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The Violet Wand can be used safely above the waist.
Fact... This single statement has been the controversy of
several arguments both online and between individuals.
Some individuals state that no electrical play above the
waist can be considered safe, no matter what type of
electrical unit is used. Others say that with experience
and the right safety precautions that you may use any type
of unit, whether TENS, Folsom, or Violet Wand above the
waist.
From my general experience and all the information I have
found on this subject, as long as the current does not go
near or through the heart there is little to no danger present.
Of course a little common sense should be observed, avoid using
any electrical device on someone with a pacemaker, or with
predetermined heart problems. The only place that a Violet
Wand should not be used is on the eyes, you should maintain
at least three inches from the eyes at all times.
I would recommend however, that if you are just learning
your unit that you restrict yourself to the extremities.
Slowly work your way to the more fun areas such as nipples,
genitals, and ass.
As long as you use common sense there is no reason why you
can’t have a wild and wonderful time with your Violet Wand
and your sub/slave. Remember imagination is your friend.
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Violet Wands cost a fortune and they are definitely not
worth the price you pay.
Fallacy... You can get a good unit with three electrodes for
less than three hundred dollars, and I have seen a matching
pair of floggers go for more than that. The Violet Wand is
a wonderful toy, and you can start reasonably inexpensive,
if you go directly to through the manufacture you can pay
between 165.00 for the unit alone (no electrodes) to over
600.00 for a unit with multiple electrodes.
My recommendation is to by a smaller unit, one with between
one and three electrodes and buy the body contact probe
attachment.
This is one style of body contact probe; this one sells
for around 45.00 to 100.00, depending on where you get it,
how long you get the cord and if you buy it separately or
if you are buying other items. After plugging the appropriate
end into your unit simply place the other end of the Body
Contact Probe firmly against your skin, this allows the
electrical current to flow 'through' your body and into
your slave/sub. You can use this electrode for indirect
techniques (to send electricity through your touch), or
in reverse techniques (wiring it up to your partner and
'pulling' the electrical current through them). You may
use this probe with a wide variety of metal items and
create wonderfully shocking effects, or for those fans
of oral sex this probe is a must have!
In my honest opinion a Violet Wand may be one of the pricier
items in your toy bag but it will definitely end up one of
your favorite.
