Screwdriver Volt/Mains Tester

[bikeworkshop]

I like to test live, flip the fuse, and then test off.

 

[novocaine]

I like to test live, flip the fuse, and then test off.

And I lick plug sockets, but apparently that's frowned upon round here.

 

[Mr Weirdo]

also, contactless testers (or shock sticks, or dumb sticks, or all the other names we used to call them) should never be relied on to check if something is live.

If you aren't sure, don't.

I won't use a neon test lamp (which is what you are playing with) to test for live, I'll use contactless first, on a known isolated circuit, then if I can't confirm isolation at the main breaker panel (or consumer unit in your house), a test meter. for 20 quid you can get a LAP unit from screwfix that means you aren't the path to ground. (I've got this one https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-ac-d...MIhbDK0cf-jwMVzaJQBh3NiTQKEAQYASABEgJDQ_D_BwE)

worst case, shut down the entire unit at the main breaker. I've been stung before by believing things I shouldn't, not normally in a home though, normally on a site where LOTO has been completed and someone has fucked up. Hence, ALWAYS TEST WITH THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT.

there you go, an actual HSE comment.

now, how does a neon test lamp work?

(I have two of the new version Clive talks about from way back when, still nope).

I believe you may have redeemed yourself...I guess best leave it to the big boys who know what they are doing or let someone else do it and watch from a safe distance?

 

[Mr Weirdo]

And I lick plug sockets, but apparently that's frowned upon round here.

Well I think that's because that's more of a fetish type of thing? Definitely wrong site...but then again

 

[novocaine]

Well I think that's because that's more of a fetish type of thing? Definitely wrong site...but then again

come on over and join us in the Inn, I suspect you'll fit right in.

 

[Mr Weirdo]

come on over and join us in the Inn, I suspect you'll fit right in.

My Mum told me about people like you...

 

[novocaine]

My Mum told me about people like you...

and she was quite right.

I shall not ask how your mum found out about people like me, as it's consider impolite in most circumstances and one should always love their mum (within reason).

 

[Mr Weirdo]

and she was quite right.

I shall not ask how your mum found out about people like me, as it's consider impolite in most circumstances and one should always love their mum (within reason).

I never thought to ask that?! This is true...if you know who she is lol

 

[The History Man]