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Violet
Wands
First, let me state
that violet wands are ADVANCED BDSM play. They are
considered edge play by the majority of people in the
lifestyle. So, that being said……
You can buy newly
manufactured wands or antique ones. There is much more
than just a difference between new and classic. The most
important part of the wand is the core. When purchasing a wand
you want a core that will hold up to long periods of usage without
overheating. Manufacturers of new wands use ceramic, mylar or a
“new wax” type core. The new wands with ceramic cores are
dependable and they don't over heat even when used for long
periods. I did read where the FDA approved several of
the “new wax” type for use. These do not seem to be popular with
the BDSM crowd.
Vintage wands have
cores of wax of an older type and can usually only run 5 minutes at a
time. Their wiring is also often suspect. There are some
companies that take the vintage wands and refurbish them. This
still doesn't mean they will run more than the 5 minutes. Vintage
probes are made of very thin, fragile glass that breaks easily.
Even if the probe is unbroken the vacuum may be lost and the probe will
not work.
Violet wands are
EXPENSIVE! You need the wand and several attachments as well as a
padded metal case to carry it all in because the glass probes are
fragile. A fairly basic starter kit with a few accessories will
be about $400-$500.
So, what should you
insist on? You should insist on a violet wand with a ceramic core
that has a 3 pronged
plug and a variable setting. Preferably, get one where the
setting
either locks or is hard to turn. Look for glass probes that are
made from Pyrex or non-UV glass. Metal probes or accessories that
plug into the wand MUST be spark gap isolated. You also need to
check each electrical outlet before you use it with a “continuity
tester” to make sure that the ground wire works. And lastly a
“safety circuit interrupter” which plugs into the wall and you plug the
wand into it. It works in case of a power surge or such, which,
considering this past week, makes it seem pretty darn important.
The two most
recommended manufacturers of violet wands are Erotec and Rupert Huse
& Son. Both of these companies have lots of information on
their sites concerning safety, but don't stop there! Read more!
http://www.violetwand.org/sales.htm
http://home.earthlink.net/~violetwanda/customerservice.html
Violet wands can be
purchased on Ebay. They are sometimes listed as ‘violet
ray’ devices. Reputable distributors of new wands do occasionally
have wands listed there.
This article is intended to provide basic
information only. All readers are encouraged to do their own
research and reading. It is recommended to receive training on
appropriate and safe usage of this device.
© 2004 by gentle^spiritSG-All
Rights
Reserved except BDSM symbol ©1995 by Quagmyr@aol.com
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