Hey everyone! I've been diving into electroculture for my garden and built a few atmospheric antennas based on what I read. I'm surprised to get readings of 0.5 volts DC from the air, which was totally unexpected! However, I'm confused because one of my antennas is showing resistance (in ohms) instead of voltage when I use the multimeter on auto. The only thing different about this antenna is that it has some little magnets at the bottom. It showed readings up to 60 ohms, but when I switch to voltage, it shows nothing. The other antennas are identical except for the tiny magnets, which go around the rod. Can someone help me understand why I'm getting resistance readings and what to make of these voltage readings?
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Yeah, I've heard about electroculture, but a lot of it seems like pseudoscience that hasn't stood the test of time. The last peer-reviewed studies were way back in the 60s. I admire your experimentation, but just be cautious not to get too caught up in it. As for your multimeter readings, resistance can indicate a faulty connection or a problem with the way your antenna is set up. It might help to double-check everything and maybe try another multimeter if you can.
Electroculture is pretty interesting! Basically, it involves using antennas to draw electricity from the air into the soil, which some claims help with plant growth and resilience. People talk about how there’s supposed to be high voltage in the atmosphere, and these antennas can supposedly channel that into the ground. But honestly, the science behind it seems pretty old-fashioned and hasn’t been really backed up in recent studies. So, it's a bit of a gamble to rely on it fully.