Product Description

The Mel-8704 was specifically designed for Paranormal Investigators. Many important features have been incorporated into this durable, precision hand held instrument. The backlight display has a dual purpose. It can be turned On or OFF manually for display viewing in dark areas, and is also bright enough so that it can be used in total darkness to navigate stairwells, corridors and door ways. Illumination of objects up to 8' away is possible with this special display once your eyes become adjusted to the light. The very large, clear display shows EMF and Ambient Temperature simultaneously to provide instant feedback when there is an EMF or Temperature change in the surrounding area. This display can be viewed up to 15' away when positioned using the table top tilt stand or tripod mount.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10087 in Home Improvement
• Brand: MEL

Features

• measures ac magnetic and temperature
• bright backlight
• readout in mG or microT, degrees F or C
• range: .01 -20,000 mG; -40 -482 degrees F
• hand-held, portable, 9V battery powered

Customer Reviews

Great tool, poor description
There is no question this is a superior piece of equipment. The EMF meter is quite responsive. This will be my prime meter in spite of having several others.

The temperature measurement is VERY responsive. I had not found one that would QUICKLY identify cold and hot spots - this one tracks quick enough to get a quick and accurate reading to identify as well as move with cold/hot spots.

The combination meter makes one less thing we have to carry and I believe this is the only back-lit EMF meter on the market.

In the item description: "Paranormal Instrument with EMF Meter - Ambient Thermometer - Light Source" - Amazon is referring to using the back light as a light source and not the red LED 8704 Navigator model.

All the other sites are showing the Mel meter as out of stock (mid May, 2009) - but Amazon has it in stock at a better price!

Jim Clauson
http://third-eye-paranormal.com

great for the serious paranormal investigator
You will appreciate this combination temperature monitor and EMF gauge. The backlight is a thoughful addition since is allows you to place it on the floor or a table to monitor the area while you remain hands-free. I would not conduct an investigation without it.

Nice EMF meter, really!
I reviewed and researched EMF meters for many months before finally committing to this one to purchase. I was willing to spend a little more to get something that performs very well and is durable, but having a backlight for the digital display was important too. I wasn't disappointed with this meter.

The description on Amazon touts this meter's rugged design and durability but I was a little surprised to find the buttons on the front feel slightly cheap. I have only had it a day so it's a bit early to anticipate whether they will have any problems, but I think they'll be ok if I'm careful. The unit is fairly solid and I'm surprised at how large it is. It's well over an inch thick from front to back.

Performance wise, the EMF detector is slow when the temperature gauge is on, but you can deactivate the temperature gauge to give the EMF readings a "fast" response. The backlight can be turned on or off and it's fairly bright - although I wish it had a half-light setting. The temperature probe feels lose and consists of a small box-like protrusion on the top with a wire sticking out of the top. I'm afraid that this wire will crack or break because anytime you bend wires they wear out faster. You'll need to bend the wire to store it. However, the temperature sensor provides a very good reading (within one degree of two other sensors I have) and responds fairly quickly. It's nice to have these two instruments in one package, although I don't believe I'll be leaving the temperature gauge on while measuring EMF.

A few tests I've performed with the EMF sensor show that my family room (with the electronics and tv) has a background level around 0.1-0.4 and I can get it to climb above 1.0 near the digital cable box. I haven't tried it with any major electrical boxes to see how fast and high it will climb.

By the way, this sensor allows you to choose different units of measurement for EMF (and temperature too), but it defaults to milligaus (the one paranormal researchers want) and resolves 0.1 mG units. It has a fold-out stand in the back of the unit which will work for our needs although I also worry about its durability over the long-term. It holds a 9-volt battery (not included) that has a cover that is sealed shut with a small screw (keep a screwdriver handy in the field for battery replacements).

The manual is a printed booklet - something that I could print in my house, but it covers the operation sufficiently.

I recommend this unit for anyone who uses EMF meters, especially those using it for paranormal research. Just be careful - I doubt it would survive too many drops on a hard surface.