V I O L E T + N E O N W A N D S: WTF is that Lovelock: A..

V I O L E T + N E O N W A N D S: WTF is that Lovelock: A violet wand is one of my favourite electro stim tools! It creates shock sensation when there is a gap between the electrode or the attachment and the body! What will happen: As the wand is held near to the body, the spark will jump, providing the sensation. Full contact with an accessory creates a slightly warm sensation, but a violet wand provides a wide range of physical sensations depending on different settings and attachments. What to do with it: Some typical uses for a violet wand include temporary or permanent branding of the skin for body mod, electrically charged impact with paddles or other conductive implements, electrified touch or massage, or erotic stimulation of the genitalia. Where can I use this thing: Violet Wands can be used anywhere on the body but SHOULD NOT be used around the eyes as they can cause severe damage, many recommend strongly avoiding any sort of play above the jawline. The sciencey bit: Wands are used for the application of low current, high voltage (min 35 kV to max 65 kV typically), high-frequency, electricity to the body. A violet wand typically consists of a hand held "wand" made of plastic which encases a high voltage electrical transformer. The base of the handle has a permanently attached electrical cord which plugs directly into a wall outlet. The wand has an intensity level control and sometimes an on/off switch, usually located near where the electrical cord is attached. Some models operate on an electromagnetic disruptive discharge circuit while others are powered by electronic circuitry (called solid state wands) or combinations of the two. SAFETY: The use of a GFCI is recommended to protect users from failures or breaks in the case that could expose them to the high-current input voltage as is testing the outlet with a circuit tester to ensure the outlet integrity. Typically various electrodes are inserted into and used with the violet wand to provide the sensations. A violet wand electrode is usually made of clear tempered glass which is sealed and evacuated and back-filled with a noble gas, typically argon and sometimes neon, in a process similar to the manufacturing of neon signs. The high voltage current causes the plasma inside the electrode to excite, emitting a glowing color when the wand operates and through which the spark emits. The appearance and process is identical to plasma globes, though the net discharge is higher in order to create spark streamers external to the glass which cause the desired sensation to the skin. Fun Fact: One popular misconception is that violet wands produce ultraviolet light, and sometimes violet wands are erroneously called "ultraviolet wands". Violet wands do not produce easily measurable amounts of ultraviolet light, except at the point of the full-spectrum spark external to the glass electrode. With sufficient time in one spot, redness or mild burns can result from the arc's heat. The arcs do generate ozone and nitrogen oxides, giving the skin the well known "ozone smell" similar to the smell of a lightning storm. Violet wands can possibly ignite flammable materials and melt artificial fabrics such as pantyhose with certain accessories and settings. If you choose to get zappy, remember to get a wand with a safety gap, you get what you pay for in terms of strength and safety! Play safe y'all!