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Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 9:38:34 AM on 19 September 2013.
	Maven Location: Canberra, ACT Member since 23 August 2012 Member #: 1208 Postcount: 584
Many posts here, especially from electrical professionals, include warnings about potential for electric shock when working on radios or TVs, but everybody seems to have different recommendations to ensure safety. I've adopted a few simple rules to avoid errors of forgetting the state of the set, such as when interrupted or distracted. 1. Any set on the bench is only plugged in via a hair-trigger circuit-breaker. 2. I always leave the set's power switch permanently in the ON position, and any dial or pilot lamp active, so there is an automatic visual indication if AC supply is present. 3. Switching on/off for test purposes is done from the power-point, and the set's AC supply plug is normally pulled out when not under test. Maven

Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 4:53:54 AM on 25 September 2013.
	Wa2ise Location: Oradell, US Member since 2 April 2010 Member #: 643 Postcount: 831
One hand in your pocket while poking around with a voltmeter probe in a live chassis. Objective is to avoid taking a shock current across your heart.

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