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Grounding Kit - Red Grounding Wire With Pin Replacement For GKIT
Regular price
$16.77
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The red pin wire is the piece that connects a GKIT to your house ground. It replaced the old molded plug because people kept assuming a plug carried power. It does not. One pin, one hole, nothing else.
For existing GKIT owners who need a replacement or a spare lead for a second room. One size. This is not a complete kit.
- GKIT Replacement
- Ground Pin Only
- Spare for a Second Room
- No Batteries
- No Wall Power
- No Electronics
Why people use it
- The one connection everything else hangs on. Belt, band and Y-connector do nothing if this lead is damaged or the outlet behind it is not really grounded.
- Nothing powered. The pin touches only the receptacle's grounding conductor. No batteries, no wall power, nothing in the hot or neutral slots.
- A pin, not a plug, on purpose. The old molded plug looked like it drew power and buyers worried. The bare pin makes the design legible: only the round ground hole is used.
- One connection, and it has to be real. The whole kit depends on the outlet's ground actually reaching a ground rod. Test it with a plug-in checker before the first night, and have an electrician confirm it in an older house.
- Replace, don't repair. A nicked jacket, a loose pin or a connector that no longer snaps is a new lead, not a splice.
- What the research has looked at. Published earthing research has measured overnight cortisol rhythm, sleep, pain, mood, blood viscosity and inflammation markers. It supports the body's normal overnight cortisol rhythm, a calmer mood during rest, and normal blood flow. The trials are small and early; all four are in the research drop-down with what each one measured.
What you're getting
The connection lead only. No copper band, no Y-connector.
| Part | What it does |
|---|---|
| Red pin wire | A single pin that seats in the lower round grounding hole of a properly wired outlet. Nothing goes in the flat hot or neutral slots. |
| Long black cord | Carries the connection from the outlet across the room to wherever you rest. |
| Inline current-limiting component | Sits in the lead so the connection stays a ground reference and nothing more. Do not modify, extend or splice the wire; any alteration defeats it. |
Not a complete kit. The Standard and Deluxe kits include this lead plus the copper.
How to use
- Test the outlet with a plug-in ground checker before the first use. In an older house, have an electrician confirm it.
- Seat the red pin in the lower round grounding hole only. Run the black cord to where you will rest.
- Route the cord where it will not be walked on, pinched under a bed frame, or pulled taut.
- Connect the far end to your existing Y-connector and copper band. Use one ground source at a time.
- Unplug the pin wire during thunderstorms and when the kit will sit unused for a while.
Sourcing & making
The red pin wire replaced an earlier molded plug because customers kept assuming a plug carried power; the bare pin makes it obvious that only the ground contact is used. Leads are assembled to order in Conway, Arkansas and sold on their own, so a nicked jacket or a loose pin does not cost you a whole kit.
Who it's for — and who it isn't
Good fit for:
- GKIT owners whose lead has a nicked jacket, a loose pin, or a connector that no longer snaps
- Anyone running a second setup in another room without buying a whole second kit
- People who travel with their kit and want a spare that stays home
Probably not for you if:
- You do not already own a GKIT. This is the lead only - there is no copper in the box.
- You cannot confirm the outlet is grounded. An electrician's check comes before the first night, not after.
- You have a pacemaker, implantable defibrillator, insulin pump, or another implanted or powered device, unless your cardiologist or the manufacturer clears it first.
The research behind the ingredients
Published research on the ingredients in this product, for education. These studies were not conducted on this product.
Red pin ground wire providing the earth connection for the grounding kit (earthing)
Grounding randomized trial in massage therapists, 2019
Explore (New York, N.Y.) · 2019 · RCT · n=16
In a 6-week double-blind, stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial of 16 massage therapists, weeks spent grounded while working and while sleeping produced significant increases in physical function and energy and significant decreases in fatigue, tiredness, pain and depressed mood compared with ungrounded weeks.
Red pin ground wire providing the earth connection for the grounding kit (earthing)
The Effect of Grounding the Human Body on Mood
Psychological Reports · 2015 · RCT · n=40
In a double-blind sham-controlled pilot of 40 adults grounded or sham-grounded for one hour while relaxing in a recliner, pleasant and positive mood scores on the Brief Mood Introspection Scale improved significantly in the grounded group but not in the sham group.
Red pin ground wire providing the earth connection for the grounding kit (earthing)
Overnight grounding and cortisol pilot, 2004
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine · 2004 · uncontrolled single-arm pilot trial (no sham group; outcomes partly self-reported) · n=12
In an uncontrolled 8-week pilot of 12 adults reporting sleep trouble, pain and stress who slept on a conductive grounding pad, night-time salivary cortisol was significantly reduced and 24-hour cortisol profiles trended toward a normal circadian pattern, with self-reported sleep, pain and stress improving in nearly all subjects.
Red pin ground wire providing the earth connection for the grounding kit (earthing)
Grounding and blood viscosity pilot, 2013
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine · 2013 · pre/post pilot study (no sham group) · n=10
In a pilot study of 10 healthy adults grounded for two hours while seated, red blood cell zeta potential - the electrostatic repulsion that keeps red cells from clumping together - rose 2.7-fold, from an average of -5.28 mV to -14.3 mV (p = 0.00036), and average red-cell cluster size fell from 34.7 cells to 15.0 cells, indicating lower blood viscosity after grounding.
Evidence note: What has been published on grounding is early-stage and small. The trials collected here run from 10 to 40 people, the strongest is a 16-person double-blind randomized controlled trial, and several outcomes are self-reported; larger and longer trials are the next step. Readers should also know that Gaetan Chevalier, an author on three of these papers, discloses in the related 2015 Journal of Inflammation Research grounding paper that he is a paid contractor for and shareholder in EarthFx Inc., which sponsors earthing research.
FAQ
How do I know my outlet is actually grounded?
Test it with a plug-in outlet checker before the first use, and have an electrician confirm it in an older house. A three-slot outlet can look grounded with no ground path behind it, and common three-light testers cannot catch a reverse-polarity bootleg ground.
Is there electricity running into me?
No. The kit is unpowered and the pin contacts only the receptacle's grounding conductor, never the hot or neutral slots. That is exactly why the outlet's ground has to be verified first - the whole design rests on that one connection being real.
Can I use it during a thunderstorm?
No. Unplug the pin wire and take the band off. The National Weather Service advises avoiding contact with corded equipment and household wiring when lightning is possible, and a surge protector does not stop a direct strike.
Is this the whole kit?
No. This listing is the red pin wire and its cord. The copper belt, the ankle band and the Y-connector are separate. If you are starting from nothing, buy the Standard or Deluxe kit instead.
I have a pacemaker. Can I use this?
Ask your cardiologist or the device manufacturer first. The American Heart Association's guidance is to check with your clinician about specific equipment rather than assume, and that applies to anything conductive worn against the body.
Pairs well with
- Deluxe Grounding Kit — the complete kit, belt and ankle band
- Standard Grounding Kit (Waist Belt Only) — the complete kit, belt only, up to 39 in
- Waist Belt Replacement — if the copper is what actually failed
Cautions
- The red pin goes only in the lower round grounding hole of a properly wired outlet. Never the flat hot or neutral slots.
- Test the outlet with a plug-in ground checker before first use, and have an electrician confirm it in an older home. A three-slot outlet can look grounded with no ground path behind it, and common three-light testers cannot catch a reverse-polarity bootleg ground.
- Unplug the pin wire and take the band off during thunderstorms. The National Weather Service advises avoiding contact with corded equipment and household wiring when lightning is possible, and a surge protector does not stop a direct strike.
- If you have a pacemaker, implantable defibrillator, insulin pump, or any other implanted or powered medical device, ask your cardiologist or the device manufacturer before wearing anything conductive.
- Do not use a frayed cord, a cracked connector, or a lead with exposed wire - replace it instead of repairing it. Do not modify the pin, extend the wire, or splice in extra cord; any alteration defeats the current-limiting component in the lead. Store it coiled loosely where it will not be pinched or walked on.
Replaceable Parts
Every piece of the kit is sold on its own. A bad lead does not mean a new kit.
Made to Fit
Same lead the Standard and Deluxe kits ship with - it snaps to the Y-connector you already own.
Support
Not sure whether the lead or the outlet is the problem? Email us before you buy.
Grounding products are wellness accessories, not medical devices. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Verify your outlet is properly grounded before use. Do not use with implanted electrical medical devices without your physician's approval.
Regular price
$16.77
The red pin wire is the piece that connects a GKIT to your house ground. It replaced the old molded plug because people kept assuming a plug carried power. It does not. One pin, one hole, nothing else.
For existing GKIT owners who need a replacement or a spare lead for a second room. One size. This is not a complete kit.
- GKIT Replacement
- Ground Pin Only
- Spare for a Second Room
- No Batteries
- No Wall Power
- No Electronics
Why people use it
- The one connection everything else hangs on. Belt, band and Y-connector do nothing if this lead is damaged or the outlet behind it is not really grounded.
- Nothing powered. The pin touches only the receptacle's grounding conductor. No batteries, no wall power, nothing in the hot or neutral slots.
- A pin, not a plug, on purpose. The old molded plug looked like it drew power and buyers worried. The bare pin makes the design legible: only the round ground hole is used.
- One connection, and it has to be real. The whole kit depends on the outlet's ground actually reaching a ground rod. Test it with a plug-in checker before the first night, and have an electrician confirm it in an older house.
- Replace, don't repair. A nicked jacket, a loose pin or a connector that no longer snaps is a new lead, not a splice.
- What the research has looked at. Published earthing research has measured overnight cortisol rhythm, sleep, pain, mood, blood viscosity and inflammation markers. It supports the body's normal overnight cortisol rhythm, a calmer mood during rest, and normal blood flow. The trials are small and early; all four are in the research drop-down with what each one measured.
What you're getting
The connection lead only. No copper band, no Y-connector.
| Part | What it does |
|---|---|
| Red pin wire | A single pin that seats in the lower round grounding hole of a properly wired outlet. Nothing goes in the flat hot or neutral slots. |
| Long black cord | Carries the connection from the outlet across the room to wherever you rest. |
| Inline current-limiting component | Sits in the lead so the connection stays a ground reference and nothing more. Do not modify, extend or splice the wire; any alteration defeats it. |
Not a complete kit. The Standard and Deluxe kits include this lead plus the copper.
How to use
- Test the outlet with a plug-in ground checker before the first use. In an older house, have an electrician confirm it.
- Seat the red pin in the lower round grounding hole only. Run the black cord to where you will rest.
- Route the cord where it will not be walked on, pinched under a bed frame, or pulled taut.
- Connect the far end to your existing Y-connector and copper band. Use one ground source at a time.
- Unplug the pin wire during thunderstorms and when the kit will sit unused for a while.
Sourcing & making
The red pin wire replaced an earlier molded plug because customers kept assuming a plug carried power; the bare pin makes it obvious that only the ground contact is used. Leads are assembled to order in Conway, Arkansas and sold on their own, so a nicked jacket or a loose pin does not cost you a whole kit.
Who it's for — and who it isn't
Good fit for:
- GKIT owners whose lead has a nicked jacket, a loose pin, or a connector that no longer snaps
- Anyone running a second setup in another room without buying a whole second kit
- People who travel with their kit and want a spare that stays home
Probably not for you if:
- You do not already own a GKIT. This is the lead only - there is no copper in the box.
- You cannot confirm the outlet is grounded. An electrician's check comes before the first night, not after.
- You have a pacemaker, implantable defibrillator, insulin pump, or another implanted or powered device, unless your cardiologist or the manufacturer clears it first.
The research behind the ingredients
Published research on the ingredients in this product, for education. These studies were not conducted on this product.
Red pin ground wire providing the earth connection for the grounding kit (earthing)
Grounding randomized trial in massage therapists, 2019
Explore (New York, N.Y.) · 2019 · RCT · n=16
In a 6-week double-blind, stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial of 16 massage therapists, weeks spent grounded while working and while sleeping produced significant increases in physical function and energy and significant decreases in fatigue, tiredness, pain and depressed mood compared with ungrounded weeks.
Red pin ground wire providing the earth connection for the grounding kit (earthing)
The Effect of Grounding the Human Body on Mood
Psychological Reports · 2015 · RCT · n=40
In a double-blind sham-controlled pilot of 40 adults grounded or sham-grounded for one hour while relaxing in a recliner, pleasant and positive mood scores on the Brief Mood Introspection Scale improved significantly in the grounded group but not in the sham group.
Red pin ground wire providing the earth connection for the grounding kit (earthing)
Overnight grounding and cortisol pilot, 2004
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine · 2004 · uncontrolled single-arm pilot trial (no sham group; outcomes partly self-reported) · n=12
In an uncontrolled 8-week pilot of 12 adults reporting sleep trouble, pain and stress who slept on a conductive grounding pad, night-time salivary cortisol was significantly reduced and 24-hour cortisol profiles trended toward a normal circadian pattern, with self-reported sleep, pain and stress improving in nearly all subjects.
Red pin ground wire providing the earth connection for the grounding kit (earthing)
Grounding and blood viscosity pilot, 2013
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine · 2013 · pre/post pilot study (no sham group) · n=10
In a pilot study of 10 healthy adults grounded for two hours while seated, red blood cell zeta potential - the electrostatic repulsion that keeps red cells from clumping together - rose 2.7-fold, from an average of -5.28 mV to -14.3 mV (p = 0.00036), and average red-cell cluster size fell from 34.7 cells to 15.0 cells, indicating lower blood viscosity after grounding.
Evidence note: What has been published on grounding is early-stage and small. The trials collected here run from 10 to 40 people, the strongest is a 16-person double-blind randomized controlled trial, and several outcomes are self-reported; larger and longer trials are the next step. Readers should also know that Gaetan Chevalier, an author on three of these papers, discloses in the related 2015 Journal of Inflammation Research grounding paper that he is a paid contractor for and shareholder in EarthFx Inc., which sponsors earthing research.
FAQ
How do I know my outlet is actually grounded?
Test it with a plug-in outlet checker before the first use, and have an electrician confirm it in an older house. A three-slot outlet can look grounded with no ground path behind it, and common three-light testers cannot catch a reverse-polarity bootleg ground.
Is there electricity running into me?
No. The kit is unpowered and the pin contacts only the receptacle's grounding conductor, never the hot or neutral slots. That is exactly why the outlet's ground has to be verified first - the whole design rests on that one connection being real.
Can I use it during a thunderstorm?
No. Unplug the pin wire and take the band off. The National Weather Service advises avoiding contact with corded equipment and household wiring when lightning is possible, and a surge protector does not stop a direct strike.
Is this the whole kit?
No. This listing is the red pin wire and its cord. The copper belt, the ankle band and the Y-connector are separate. If you are starting from nothing, buy the Standard or Deluxe kit instead.
I have a pacemaker. Can I use this?
Ask your cardiologist or the device manufacturer first. The American Heart Association's guidance is to check with your clinician about specific equipment rather than assume, and that applies to anything conductive worn against the body.
Pairs well with
- Deluxe Grounding Kit — the complete kit, belt and ankle band
- Standard Grounding Kit (Waist Belt Only) — the complete kit, belt only, up to 39 in
- Waist Belt Replacement — if the copper is what actually failed
Cautions
- The red pin goes only in the lower round grounding hole of a properly wired outlet. Never the flat hot or neutral slots.
- Test the outlet with a plug-in ground checker before first use, and have an electrician confirm it in an older home. A three-slot outlet can look grounded with no ground path behind it, and common three-light testers cannot catch a reverse-polarity bootleg ground.
- Unplug the pin wire and take the band off during thunderstorms. The National Weather Service advises avoiding contact with corded equipment and household wiring when lightning is possible, and a surge protector does not stop a direct strike.
- If you have a pacemaker, implantable defibrillator, insulin pump, or any other implanted or powered medical device, ask your cardiologist or the device manufacturer before wearing anything conductive.
- Do not use a frayed cord, a cracked connector, or a lead with exposed wire - replace it instead of repairing it. Do not modify the pin, extend the wire, or splice in extra cord; any alteration defeats the current-limiting component in the lead. Store it coiled loosely where it will not be pinched or walked on.
Replaceable Parts
Every piece of the kit is sold on its own. A bad lead does not mean a new kit.
Made to Fit
Same lead the Standard and Deluxe kits ship with - it snaps to the Y-connector you already own.
Support
Not sure whether the lead or the outlet is the problem? Email us before you buy.
Grounding products are wellness accessories, not medical devices. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Verify your outlet is properly grounded before use. Do not use with implanted electrical medical devices without your physician's approval.
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