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Asked by Penny Carroll 
4 months ago
Last Updated: September 12, 2024
I’m sorry, I can’t make it to the meeting tomorrow. I have a doctor’s appointment that I can’t reschedule. Hope it goes well without me!
Et rid of that junk and get yourself a legit t6-1000 meter. It’s known as the widow maker.
Chuck out that widow stick.
Et rid of those problematic devices. They are highly deceptive. Try rubbing the tip of it on your leg and see how it glows. et yourself a reliable meter instead.
Because it’s actually detecting the static charge generated when you rub it against your leg
Opt for a meter instead of the widow maker.
It’s just pure freaking magic
I was certain about it.
Et rid of that junk!
Toss that tampon in the trash.
His battery is drained, when they die out.. it gives inaccurate readings 😂
Volt hounds can’t be relied on completely.
Now, make sure to return it to its original position before watching this video
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If you insist on using that foolish tool, make sure you’ve prepaid for cremation services.
Et rid of the stick and start using your net.
Brett, neat! Hahaha
Gauge
Those are for beginners, seriously.
Avoid purchasing those fake imitation testers at all costs!
Here is the new text: A “Death Stick” in all its magnificence.
Basically only good for identifying a breaker tracer or locating your hot wire in a switch/outlet box, can’t rely on it for much else
A tic tracer is helpful up to a certain extent. What you really need is a volt meter.
It’s breathing!
There’s a feed going through the neutral line that’s still connected!
Yeah, I agree with what this person said
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Those things are dangerous… The worst tool an electrician can carry… ‘t trust them if they’re not working, and even if they are, it might just be leftover power on a ground or neutral..
Or you could try selling the idea of fixing the neighbor’s faulty bonding that’s causing voltage to flow through the nearest earth ground… The energy savings post-repair usually make it worth it. And don’t hate on my tools, the one with a laser pointer at the end has provided endless amusement when working in pet-friendly spaces!! 😂🤣😂🤣
Those things are no joke… I always make my employees get rid of them and use a meter instead… I’ve had two close calls myself… DO NOT underestimate a tweeter… 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
Yeah, I used to think they were great too, until they almost turned me into a well-done steak at 277… 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Also mentioned that they can detect ghost voltage. He has observed them detecting up to 6 volts when using a meter to investigate the source. He emphasized that they are completely unreliable.
I use my meter every day, but I still use traditional meters as well. My new meter even has a built-in laser pointer, but the laser pointer meters are the most fun to use at work! The NCVT is often the only way to detect an improperly bonded neighboring service without a megger to get an actual potential reading. Leaving the neutral connected like that can actually be more dangerous than relying on a traditional meter.
: Yeah, they really need to eliminate the neutral issue. It’s likely a 50-volt leak on the neutral causing problems because the neighbor’s system isn’t grounded properly. And those tweeters are helpful for sure. The best way to check if something has the right voltage or is safe to work on is by using a meter.
Hey Drew, you’re right about that. It’s always a good idea to have a voltmeter handy in those situations. When it comes to dealing with 277/480v systems, I make sure to disconnect the neutrals as well because there could be voltage coming back through other phases, which can be dangerous. After getting shocked in 2016 when Siemens mentioned lightning causing voltage to cross the switchgear that was supposed to be off, I always leave one of the voltmeter on the circuit I’m working on just in case it gets energized again. It’s better to be safe than sorry, especially after going through that experience!
Is basically saying that in the worst-case scenario it’s just a false alarm, so all you have to do is put the meter on and verify.
I trust to let me know if something is hot, but not if it’s dead. 🤷♂️
I also got struck by lightning during a panel swap… Took down the pine tree 10 feet outside the window I was working next to and back fed… Knocked me out and my coworker
Yeah, especially nowadays when people would actually remove a lockout/tagout tag because their phone charger stopped working, and they think it’s fine to switch it back on… Haha
Dude, that stuff really got a hold of me, then tossed me around like I was in a washing machine, ended up throwing me into a privacy fence, and messed with my heart rhythm for a bit… Also burned some organs, still skeptical about the lightning excuse, but now I make sure to have something monitoring in case it gets energized again from that incident!!
I told my staff the same thing and warned them not to bring those around
If the neutral connection is cut, there are some issues with the service wire.
I’m a bit hesitant about the heat tester. Let’s go with the voltage tester instead.
Troubleshooting without proper knowledge can lead to more issues.
Those gloves are mainly good for a quick test to see if you can touch something. In my experience, they can give false positives, not negatives. When in doubt, it’s best to use a meter.
Absolutely right
In these situations, you’ll need to use a voltage meter and conduct tests to find or eliminate the fault.
Testing with a guessing stick is not recommended!
Testers are useful. The voltage could be 20 or 120 volts, you never know.
That’s why I used to refer to those as death testers
This is why they’re known as widow makers. I got rid of mine when it falsely indicated a wire was dead, but it was actually live.
Batteries deteriorate with time, causing the device to beep unexpectedly.
I’ve had that experience at a residential job located near high voltage overhead lines
There was a model recall last year, maybe that’s the issue.
Do you want to purchase some deathsticks?
Oh no, now I’m starting to get worried. I’ve been using one of those testers a lot for household tasks. What would you suggest?
A real gauge. Those devices are not very reliable, they are mainly used to check if there is power or if you want to turn off a circuit for maintenance. But remember, ACE- ALWAYS CHECK EVERYTHIN!
A foolish stick turns someone else into a fool
That’s what I like to call the dumb stick. Avoid using it and opt for your voltmeter instead.
I can’t believe these types of individuals actually exist.
Dispose of that dangerous cigarette immediately !! Are you standing on an extension cord by any chance?
That transformer is leaking high voltage, and it’s a serious issue that is overpowering the grounding system. Be careful not to touch it.
Simply pour some water on it
That’s a coincidence (pun intended)
The tester isn’t functioning correctly, you should consider getting a replacement.
It’s not good for the voltmeter to be used continuously like that.