More proximity indicator stuff:

[rattus]

I find that I can hold a hot wire while well isolated of course and make my Micronta proximity detector glow. Maybe Sam will explain this?

 

[charlie]

Re: More proximity indicator stuff:

I used to use a neon tester when I was working with K&T to determine which wire was hot. I would hold one end of the tester and touch the other to a wire; if it glowed, it was hot. I was always on a wooden ladder when performing this type of function. This type of operation is outside the realm of safety today but I didn't think anything about it when I was working in the trade.

 

[ronaldrc]

Re: More proximity indicator stuff:

I don't think Sam's electron microscope is working yet.He told me it was still in the shop the tech can't figure out whats wrong with it. LOL

 

[rattus]

Re: More proximity indicator stuff:

Charlie, I still use one of those testers, and the current is so miniscule that you don't need to be isolated.

In fact, I sometimes have to ground myself in order to get an indication.

[ August 06, 2005, 11:43 PM: Message edited by: rattus ]

 

[ronaldrc]

Re: More proximity indicator stuff:

Hello Rattus

Charlie if you where insulated that good from ground how did you know which was hot and which was grounded?

 

[ronaldrc]

Re: More proximity indicator stuff:

Charlie nevermind I thought you said you held one wire and touched the other wire with the neon tester.

 

[charlie]

Re: More proximity indicator stuff:

Interesting. I never got used to being shocked so I never grounded myself. However, I did have to have the area rather dim to see the glow.