Earth cable testing with some positive signs??

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Yes, perfectly safe - for a start resistors don't generally go S/C - and certainly not one of that type.
 
I have this live wire sensor probe that I just hold near the wire and it glows if wire is active
 
May be in your day neon screwdrivers were allowed but nowadays they're not - I suggest you check the current safety standards for test equipment.
 
hi hero,

"My Day", this implies I am 'past it'. Not just yet, thank you.!

If I know some piece of test gear works reliably I will continue to use it.

If practising experienced engineeers all worked to the letter of the 'current standards', no one would get any work done.

As experienced engineers we learn to use our knowledge and common sense.

Note,
I have said 'experienced engineers' , so any Wanabee or Newbee should follow the regulations to the letter.

How did the PAT course go.?
 
Maybe you can have this one Eric for your avatar!! Jedi Master!!
 

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hi Mark
I would prefer this.

Perhaps with the caption: " Do we have a problem"
 
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How did the PAT course go.?
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The course went well, in fact one of the things we were told is never use a neon screwdriver to test for mains.

It did get a bit boring after the first couple of days because it was repeating what I already knew. Most of it is common sense, i.e. checking the cable isn't damaged and that the plug is correctly wired with the appropriate fuse fitted.

I have an exam next week. I couldn't do it last week because I was helping with an adventure holiday or people with disabilities.
 
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