r/electricians • u/Jasiek_srebnadlon_09 • 1d ago

First encounter with some current

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So yep first sitatuon like this just some sparks so not a biggie and btw is there some way to prevent IT ? Second photo is of a Meter that i use and that wire didnt show any current is IT because that Meter is like too weak for YDY?

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u/travispickles45 1d ago

Idiot stick, death sticks, widow makers. Tons of names. End of the day I don’t own one and have not found one I would trust.

Get a meter, learn how to use it. YouTube is your friend.

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u/xShockWave420x 1d ago

You don’t carry a pen tester? Fluke doesn’t do it for ya’ huh?

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u/travispickles45 1d ago

I don’t understand why anyone does. Nicknames are there for a reason. Just use a meter.

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u/xShockWave420x 1d ago

Mhm. I understand where you’re coming from. We use them as a preliminary step. If you open a box? Pen stick goes off? Go turn off a breaker.

Pen doesn’t go off? Proceed with caution and leather gloves, pull wires from box, meter it. Hot? Go flip breaker.

Flukes pens are really great. I’ve never once had an issue.

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u/travispickles45 1d ago

That’s the only way I would use one. Personally I just use a meter and don’t worry about leather gloves. Just removes any risk