May 24 • General discussion
Can Paranormal Equipment mess with Pacemakers?
Had a question come through today which I want to address.
We need to look after the living as well as the dead and some of the things that can be important are not visible to those off on ghost tours or your own paranormal investigations.
Too much equipment might look awesome on YouTube but it may be harmful to people.
Please read and be aware that some participants may wear pacemakers.
Some paranormal investigation equipment can potentially interfere with a pacemaker, especially devices that generate electromagnetic fields, strong radio frequencies, magnets, or electrical pulses.
Anyone with a pacemaker should treat ghost-hunting equipment cautiously and ideally get advice from their cardiologist or the pacemaker manufacturer before participating.
Higher-risk equipment can include:
EMF meters with strong active transmitters or modified coils
Tesla coils or Jacob’s ladders used for theatrical demonstrations
Spirit boxes / sweep radios held directly against the chest for long periods.
High-powered walkie-talkies or radio transmitters
Magnetic trigger devices
Homemade “energy” devices or experimental equipment
Devices using pulsed electromagnetic fields
Static electricity generators
Strong magnets used in trigger experiments
The biggest concern is electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Modern pacemakers are well shielded, but strong or close-range electromagnetic sources can sometimes:
temporarily disrupt pacing,
trigger false readings,
or switch the pacemaker into a safety mode.
Common paranormal gear that is usually lower risk when used properly:
standard digital voice recorders,
REM pods at normal distance,
LED trigger objects,
cameras,
infrared thermometers,
motion sensors,
and flashlights.
But “lower risk” does not mean “risk free,” especially with older pacemakers or people who are pacemaker-dependent.
A good practical rule:
keep active electronic devices at least 15–30 cm (6–12 inches) away from the pacemaker site,
avoid hanging radios or spirit boxes on a chest lanyard,
and never place experimental gear directly over the implant.
Some investigators also forget that certain locations themselves may pose risks:
old electrical wiring,
industrial machinery,
switchboards,
generators,
and large power supplies in historic buildings can produce strong EMF fields independent of ghost equipment.
Warning signs during an investigation would include:
dizziness,
palpitations,
shortness of breath,
chest fluttering,
sudden fatigue,
or feeling faint.
If that happens, the person should move away from the equipment immediately and seek medical advice.
Many paranormal groups never discuss this properly, yet they run multiple transmitting devices in close quarters around older participants.
It is something investigators should risk assess more seriously.
Most equipment should be fine. We have never had a problem.
But more equipment is being home made and we all need to be more aware of what we use.
EM pumps are problematic and that are used to provide energy for ghosts to manifest (allegedly) they should be avoided by people who have pacemakers.
Let's keep our environments safe and let's be aware. This makes us the best we can be for our guests and ourselves.
If you have any questions please ASK.
We are here to help or find out.
No question is stupid.
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Can Paranormal Equipment mess with Pacemakers?
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