testing live wires

[millwall ken]

they do, and they even give them away at stalls at the side of the electrical safety council ??

WTF??? So one of the governing bodies (or a drinking buddy of it) has the damn cheek to demand this that and all the other, off of the lads - but will allow the sale of an item that could be dangerous in the event of a major earth fault? Well that says it all mate.

 

[TPES]

I just brought the new Wera Kraftform VDE 7pc set, and this comes with a neon tester...

So if there that bad and crap why are top brand manufactures still providing them with there professional quality screwdriver sets??

I was supprised to see it in the box

 

[millwall ken]

I just brought the new Wera Kraftform VDE 7pc set, and this comes with a neon tester...

So if there that bad and crap why are top brand manufactures still providing them with there professional quality screwdriver sets??

I was supprised to see it in the box

You tell me mate? As far as I've always been taught neons are a big no no, but then again, I do commercial and the odd domestic.

 

[Sintra]

The only things neon drivers are good for is testing out your safety goggles when smashing with a big hammer.

 

[Phil]

The only things neon drivers are good for is testing out your safety goggles when smashing with a big hammer.

i use mine for punching holes in plaster board.

 

[Paul.M]

to get back to the question " testing live wires", no need for neons, volt sticks, or any other form of electrical test equipment. all you need is a couple of horses

He tried that first but couldn't get the horses up 5 flights of stairs to his flat.

 

[Geordie Spark]

thought he was matches

THAT was during his partnership with Mr Vestas.

 

[Adam W]

He tried that first but couldn't get the horses up 5 flights of stairs to his flat.

If they're like like cows they'll go up the stairs but they won't go down them.
Still not sure about the theory that "dogs can't look up."

 

[mogga]

EXACTLY................................. I thought that Neon Screwdrivers were banned years ago!!! Do they even manufacture them anymore???

BIG Orange shed are doing them 2 for £1 ffs hundereds at our local I was tempted to layinto the "Electrical advisor" when I saw him direct someone to them FFS

 

[WDMDL]

They do some very similar ones for auto electrics.... 12V lamp in a 1 1/4 x 1/4 inch fuse type body, the familiar spring... and a metal end cap with 4mm socket to connect the flying lead.

Mix up one of those in your tool kit if you're used to those neon screwdrivers and it won't be the 12V lamp that lights up when you pick up the wrong one when "testing" domestic electrics!

What do we reckon? about 20 Ohms when cold for that lamp? OUCH!

Simon

 

[TPES]

They do some very similar ones for auto electrics.... 12V lamp in a 1 1/4 x 1/4 inch fuse type body, the familiar spring... and a metal end cap with 4mm socket to connect the flying lead.

Mix up one of those in your tool kit if you're used to those neon screwdrivers and it won't be the 12V lamp that lights up when you pick up the wrong one when "testing" domestic electrics!

What do we reckon? about 20 Ohms when cold for that lamp? OUCH!

Simon

I have one of these, this type is actually very good for auto electrics I think

 

[SMB]

Hi guys, I'm after advise on checking live wires. Do I need a circuit tester or can I use the Electricians screwdriver I have, and if so how does it work. Many thanks

I think one of my head aches is coming on....

I love these wind-ups.

They make me smile.

This is a wind-up right?

 

[millwall ken]

I think one of my head aches is coming on....

I love these wind-ups.

They make me smile.

This is a wind-up right?

I hope to hell that it is as well mate, but the chances are that it is not a wind up.
Very very scary.