locking off procedure

[GPack]

Hello. What kind of locking off kits do you find most effective? I bought a kit and paid about £40 for it but it isn't very effective.

 

[cagedanimal2010]

http://www.electriciansforums.net/electrical-tools-products/23196-lock-off-kits.html

 

[telectrix]

used to be so simple. pull fuses and put in pocket. even so, some daft sod will come along and say oh dear there's a fuse missing here. it's ok though, i've got a spare!!!!!

 

[GPack]

to lock off a circuit breaker or main switch so you can work on the circuit without someone energising the circuit. You knooowwww. You must have a load of them in your tool box. I have an NIC inspection and feel like I should have one that actually works so the chap doesn't fail me.

 

[Deleted member 19807]

you could start by looking here Safety lockout tagout MCB circuit breaker lockout kits for electricians

other kits are available, if you are in the south of the uk there is the elex show next week where you should be able to check some others out.

 

[timo1]

Hello,

You can pay a fortune for those kits!! I went to toolstation and bought on of these:

Toolstation > Electrical > MK Consumer Units > Locking module for Padlock

I paid about £5 for a warning sign from a wholesalers (CEF) and £1.38 for a padlock from wilkinsons! Fits a wylex board no problem and my assesor from the NICEIC was more than happy with it.

Hope this helps

 

[GPack]

How does that device work??

 

[timo1]

you put it into the MCB or Main switch closed and then you open it. The MCB has little grooves that it sits into. You then open it and slide the padlock through. You cannot turn the switch on as it is locked in place.

 

[GPack]

Thanks. I'll pick one up and give it a go

 

[sparkydude]

So you going to give all the members a large discount are you ?????