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[HolyCount]

When I read the title I thought Debs was going to whip out her coil again (of the tesla variety)  

Only had the domestic voltage shock when I was little and tried to prise the beads out of a live heating element in the living room -- when mum rushed in after hearing the bang she found me on the other side of the room behind the sofa  

[Debs.]

I take electrical safety VERY seriously here and when working anywhere on the farm`s electrical installation, I always make use of the SPST lockable-isolators in the meter tails of the 3 phase incoming supply......Using the safety premise:
"What isn`t there, can`t hurt me"

For our safety, we all might do well to have a quick read the safety advice this E.S.C pamplet:
http://www.esc.org.uk/pdfs/business-and-community/electrical-industry/BPG2_08.pdf

[Debs.]

When I read the title I thought Debs was going to whip out her coil again (of the tesla variety)  

Only had the domestic voltage shock when I was little and tried to prise the beads out of a live heating element in the living room -- when mum rushed in after hearing the bang she found me on the other side of the room behind the sofa  

  I`ll be whipping my coil out in mid-May.....so, I`ll have to be taking 'precautions' to avoid a shock.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Yes, I have had a good few over the years when working on 240v domestic circuits as an experienced amateur electrician from the age of 12 (taught by my uncle an LEB electrician), but I have learnt to instinctively and very quickly let go!

What worries me is I have always enjoyed the sensation when the power goes up your arm!

One of my brothers at the age of 7 decided it was clever to stick a butchers skewer in an old round pin socket, and ended up with a very badly burned hand, but at least he lived due to it being an old radial system .

[Marks DTM Calib]

I take electrical safety VERY seriously here and when working anywhere on the farm`s electrical installation, I always make use of the SPST lockable-isolators in the meter tails of the 3 phase incoming supply......Using the safety premise:
"What isn`t there, can`t hurt me"

For our safety, we all might do well to have a quick read the safety advice this E.S.C pamplet:
http://www.esc.org.uk/pdfs/business-and-community/electrical-industry/BPG2_08.pdf

Wise advice, its also worth noting that double isolation is preffered so trip the main breaker and the MCB of the sub circuit.

As an extra measure, I always connect an earth to the output side of the MCB. This is the same practice we used on real wiring (11KV+) and can also offer additional protection from surges and over volt conditions on the supply which can jump the breaker/contactor terminals (worthy of note if you are in a remote location Debs).

I have a short earth lead with crocodile clips on to do this job.

[Debs.]

I take electrical safety VERY seriously here and when working anywhere on the farm`s electrical installation, I always make use of the SPST lockable-isolators in the meter tails of the 3 phase incoming supply......Using the safety premise:
"What isn`t there, can`t hurt me"

For our safety, we all might do well to have a quick read the safety advice this E.S.C pamplet:
http://www.esc.org.uk/pdfs/business-and-community/electrical-industry/BPG2_08.pdf

Wise advice, its also worth noting that double isolation is preffered so trip the main breaker and the MCB of the sub circuit.

As an extra measure, I always connect an earth to the output side of the MCB. This is the same practice we used on real wiring (11KV+) and can also offer additional protection from surges and over volt conditions on the supply which can jump the breaker/contactor terminals (worthy of note if you are in a remote location Debs).

I have a short earth lead with crocodile clips on to do this job.

Ah...the wise old mnemonic:
S.I.D.E

Switch Off
Isolate
Damp
Earth

[HolyCount]

When I read the title I thought Debs was going to whip out her coil again (of the tesla variety)  

Only had the domestic voltage shock when I was little and tried to prise the beads out of a live heating element in the living room -- when mum rushed in after hearing the bang she found me on the other side of the room behind the sofa  

  I`ll be whipping my coil out in mid-May.....so, I`ll have to be taking 'precautions' to avoid a shock.

  Rubber makes a good insulator !