Make them tougherers

[ptonsparky]

A few years ago I decided to buy Flukes T-Pro testers for all of us at the shop. Big deal, a whole three units. At least we are standardized. Trouble is they don't like moisture and a heavy dew will do them in. Acknowledging that "Don't leave them in the back of the truck!!" is the first order, but couldn't these be toughened up a bit with some extra potting or is that to simple?

 

[chris kennedy]

I like to hang mine over my neck while I work. If I'm sweating alot it will start to ring continuity through the wet leads and my neck. (Don't leave it on your neck while testing voltage:blink

 

[masterinbama]

I like to hang mine over my neck while I work. If I'm sweating alot it will start to ring continuity through the wet leads and my neck. (Don't leave it on your neck while testing voltage:blink

And never scratch your head with your free wiggy lead while the other ones in contact with something energized.

 

[readydave8]

And never scratch your head with your free wiggy lead while the other ones in contact with something energized.

Sounds like you may have learned that the hard way?

 

[masterinbama]

Sounds like you may have learned that the hard way?

Yes I did, it was a reflex action.

 

[templdl]

Sounds like you may have learned that the hard way?

And the youngsters ask "What the heck is a wiggy?" Or are they thinking it's a Wedgie?

 

[gadfly56]

Yes I did, it was a reflex action.

Followed quickly by another "reflex action", no doubt :lol: :lol:!