Power Pedestal Connections
We read an online RV newsletter that comes out each Saturday. Electricity is often a topic of discussion. Today there was a survey to try to tell what percent of readers have experienced some sort of ...
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When using a non-contact voltage detector (looks like a carpenter's pencil)
Never ever EVER use the device without giving it a verification test first.
Even if it means walking fifty feet to find a proven working circuit, verification can be life-saving. Even the most expensive non contact testers have AAA battery power integrity issues.
I wrapped a thick rubber band around mine. Not only does the rubber band serve to make the detector harder to slip out of a pocket, it serves as a reminder to verify proper operation at the start of each project.
When using a non-contact voltage detector (looks like a carpenter's pencil)
Never ever EVER use the device without giving it a verification test first.
Even if it means walking fifty feet to find a proven working circuit, verification can be life-saving. Even the most expensive non contact testers have AAA battery power integrity issues.
I wrapped a thick rubber band around mine. Not only does the rubber band serve to make the detector harder to slip out of a pocket, it serves as a reminder to verify proper operation at the start of each project.
