I'm so stupid... Was: Head Cleaners

From: Teo Zenios <teoz_at_neo.rr.com>
Date: Sat Jul 3 09:27:57 2004

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From: "Bert Thomas" <bert_at_brothom.nl>
To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
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Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2004 10:40 AM
Subject: Re: I'm so stupid... Was: Head Cleaners


> > I've never taken that drastic an approach to flipping a breaker since,
> > and don't expect to unless something fairly precious is at stake (say,
> > someone is being electrocuted, that's about the level of severity that
> > could lead me to crowbar a mains circuit).
> >
>
> I used to work in a factory where the electrical installation was
> basically undocumented. I was tought that to make sure to "power off"
> the right section, I had to make a short circuit. To do this, 1) always
> use proper insulated thick enough (in my case at least 2,5mm2) wire, 2)
> Do not hesitate, but handle firmly, as to not allow "bad connections"
> and 3) always look away when making the contact.
>
> I've seen many people looking surprised when I did this, but I feel it's
> indeed is a very secure way to make sure to switch off the right
> section.
>
> Bert
>

You did this with high voltage? Shorting out 480VAC by hand with a small
cable is a good way to shit your pants at the very least.
Received on Sat Jul 03 2004 - 09:27:57 BST