Category Archives: Electrical

Is It a Backfed or Induced Voltage?

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Dave Brown

Electrical Testing Safety – Part 2 As your test probes touch the circuit, you get a voltage where there should be none! What’s going on? Well, besides the possibility that you might be on the wrong piece of equipment (yes, … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Absence of Voltage Testing

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Dave Brown

Electrical Testing Safety – Part 1 Before you take a single measurement: Will you be troubleshooting or testing for the absence of voltage? What tools will you use to verify the energized or de-energized state? What Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) … Continue reading →

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Test Before You Touch

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Dave Brown

An overview of the deenergized and ‘test before you touch’ processes. Part of ESFI’s Never Assume Electrical Safety Series – A must for anyone working with or near electricity. Watch the video: Test Before You Touch by EFSi More ‘Test Before You … Continue reading →

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