Basic Grounded Charger by ElectraHealth

Standard USB chargers and AC adapters put a 60 Hz electric field onto the cable and the device you are charging.

The Basic Grounded Charger gives USB devices a grounded DC power path. It drains induced voltage from the USB cable to ground, which reduces the 60 Hz electric field at the cable and the connected device.

It also passes power through: three grounded AC outlets (NEMA 5-15R) and three grounded 5V USB ports that share 12 watts in total. That makes it a fit for phones, tablets, headlamps and other low-power 5V devices.

Charging is slower than with a high-wattage charger, as expected from a grounded, reduced-field path. For laptops, see the SafeCharger line.

Three grounded AC outlets (NEMA 5-15R)

Three grounded USB output ports at 5V

12 watts total, shared across all USB ports

Drains induced voltage from USB cables to ground

Reduces 60 Hz electric field at the cable and the connected device

Takes one wall outlet and gives you three AC outlets back

Made for phones, tablets, headlamps and other 5V USB devices

Charges more slowly than high-wattage chargers

Not a surge protector

Black or white

Plug the charger into a properly grounded wall outlet. Its grounding works through the ground pin, so an ungrounded outlet gives it nothing to drain to. A plug-in outlet tester from any hardware store will confirm the outlet is wired correctly. One AC outlet powers the unit, and the three grounded AC outlets on the charger are yours to use. Connect phones, tablets and other 5V USB devices to the USB ports. Keep the total USB load within 12 watts. For laptops, use the SafeCharger Hub 45 or UltraMac 63. Built for North American outlets (US and Canada): it uses a standard grounded three-prong US plug and is not designed for 230V outlets or other plug types.

About ElectraHealth

ElectraHealth was founded in 2008 by Shaun Kranish, known in the EMF community as "The EMF Explorer," and grew up around practical tools for reducing electric fields and dirty electricity at home.

Since 2025 the company has been owned by Brian Hoyer, the EMF consultant behind Shielded Healing and The Shielding Shop. Its shielded power cords, power strips and grounded chargers are designed to reduce the electric fields that ordinary cords and two-prong chargers carry into the places where you work and sleep.

This ElectraHealth product is shipped by ElectraHealth from the USA

ElectraHealth Policies

Returns

ElectraHealth products may be returned within 30 days of receipt in new, resalable condition, with all packaging, parts, accessories and manuals. A restocking fee of up to 20% may apply (usually waived for exchanges). Return shipping is paid by the customer, and original shipping charges are not refundable.

If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us and we will send a prepaid return label and replace the item at no charge.

Outlets and power docks that have been installed or wired in, and cords that have been cut or modified, cannot be returned.

Electrical compatibility

ElectraHealth products are built for North American outlets (US and Canada) and use standard grounded three-prong US plugs. They are not designed for 230V outlets or other plug types.