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Electrical Safety

Posted by WandWorkshop On February - 25 - 2010

Electricity can be very dangerous and unforgiving. The Violet wand converts dangerous current into a form we can play with safely, well mostly safely.

Before you play with a Violet Wand there are a couple of things you should know about the wand. This is not to scare you but so you can make an informed decision and select the level of risk you are comfortable with.

Many people don’t realize that inside the Violet Wand there is a direct connection from the wall outlet’s Neutral blade to the coil connected to the output. During normal operation, this is perfectly safe. The problem occurs when the outlet is wired incorrectly. You wouldn’t want to connect yourself to the Hot lead of the outlet.

The first thing you should check before plugging a wand in is the outlet’s wiring. This can be done with a small $4 device called a circuit checker. You plug it in and three lights indicate if the outlet is wired correctly. If not, it will indicate the problem. The most dangerous situation is an outlet that has its wiring reversed. The Hot and Neutral are reversed. Many electric devices require a specific polarity as indicated by the larger blade on the plug so it can only be plugged in one way. Read the rest of this entry »

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Violet Wand Demo

Posted by WandWorkshop On February - 18 - 2010

If you are new to the Violet Wand or a long term user, your first experience might have been at a Demonstration or ‘Demo.’ If you witnessed a scene that used a Violet Wand and you expressed an interest, you probably received a quick, informal demo so you could see what it felt like.

Either way, what elements should a proper Violet Wand demo contain? This depends on how detailed and advanced the demo is intended to be. That said, the three elements all Violet Wand demos should contain are History, Safety and the three basic techniques. Read the rest of this entry »

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Submissions

Posted by WandWorkshop On April - 13 - 2009

We will be sharing articles on everything from the technology behind the violet wand to experiences using the wand in electro-stim play. Share your knowledge of advanced techniques such as fireplay and branding.

If you have something to share, we want to hear from you. Participation is what will make this place a fantastic resource for wand enthusiasts.

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