" Then tap the metal things with the end of the screwdriver, and watch the neon flash. Once it's flashed, the static is discharged, and it's safe to touch things again. "
Well that's a new take on things. I had to prove to myself that these things can actully be dangerous. As I had never experienced a shock or tingle when using them in a dry environment. I used it to check the volts/liveness of a terminal.on a Metal Halide discharge lamp sunk in a garden. while kneeling on a rubbber mat on the grass.
I felt a slight tingle which convinced me that there is a reduction in safety when using this type of tool out in damp environments.
I remember there was an earlier debate on the pros and cons of magic screwdrivers for several weeks, I think the conclusion was something a kin to marmite tasting event .....lol
" Then tap the metal things with the end of the screwdriver, and watch the neon flash. Once it's flashed, the static is discharged, and it's safe to touch things again. "
Well that's a new take on things. I had to prove to myself that these things can actully be dangerous. As I had never experienced a shock or tingle when using them in a dry environment. I used it to check the volts/liveness of a terminal.on a Metal Halide discharge lamp sunk in a garden. while kneeling on a rubbber mat on the grass.
I felt a slight tingle which convinced me that there is a reduction in safety when using this type of tool out in damp environments.
I remember there was an earlier debate on the pros and cons of magic screwdrivers for several weeks, I think the conclusion was something a kin to marmite tasting event .....lol
