rubber gloves

[mayfair]

Evening all
got to do a job tomorrow connecting the meter tails from a 3 phase system to a new DB cannot in anyway kill the supply, anybody used these 1000 v rubber glove jobies ? i always work dead but just cannot get supply cut off HELP please

 

[rocker]

Is there no way of pulling a fuse? Really don't recommend working live with tails..... full PPE is going to be a must.

 

[mayfair]

Is there no way of pulling a fuse? Really don't recommend working live with tails..... full PPE is going to be a must.

Hi m8 the meter room with fuses is in another building next door to the one im working in..... there0s the prob its been sealed off due to none payment of bills, police padlocks the lot so no hope lets hope i dont pop a phase

 

[GStueyXR]

Hi m8 the meter room with fuses is in another building next door to the one im working in..... there0s the prob its been sealed off due to none payment of bills, police padlocks the lot so no hope lets hope i dont pop a phase

Not good enuff reason to work live IMO.. Only ever work live if lives depend on the supply.

 

[rocker]

Yea really man is there any way you can get in touch with police or whoever padlocked the room.... if the room that was locked is connected to other supplies and the isolation of those supples, then legally I'm not sure the coppers should have locked it.

 

[pennywise]

If you do end up doing it live you may want to use these.

KNIPEX - The Pliers Company. - Products - (http://www.pliers-online.com)

 

[mayfair]

Yea really man is there any way you can get in touch with police or whoever padlocked the room.... if the room that was locked is connected to other supplies and the isolation of those supples, then legally I'm not sure the coppers should have locked it.

your talking Spain here M8 no trunchens just big shooters rather take my chance with the rubber gloves lol

 

[Jamie10]

I am confused here? Doesn't the ewr act state that you must never work live? but as someone already mentioned what if there are lives a risk i.e in a hospital?

 

[mayfair]

If you do end up doing it live you may want to use these.

KNIPEX - The Pliers Company. - Products - (http://www.pliers-online.com)

Do I put one on each finger had thought a putting each tail in a plastic tablet bottle tape it round neck

 

[mayfair]

I am confused here? Doesn't the ewr act state that you must never work live? but as someone already mentioned what if there are lives a risk i.e in a hospital?

the real world springs to mind

 

[jase]

howcome its live if they havent paid their bill and its been locked?

 

[pennywise]

howcome its live if they havent paid their bill and its been locked?

Communal intake cupboard, the next door neighbour hasn't paid

 

[mayfair]

howcome its live if they havent paid their bill and its been locked?

meter cupboard serving 6 units in a sealed building, not the one im working in.

 

[Spudnik]

If you do end up doing it live you may want to use these.

KNIPEX - The Pliers Company. - Products - (http://www.pliers-online.com)

I am soooo liking those!!

 

[swparksey]

If it's Spain, then about €50 to the local coppers and the lock will be off.

 

[pennywise]

I am soooo liking those!!

I've been looking to buy a set for a while myself think RS or Farnells may stock them

 

[rocker]

your talking Spain here M8 no trunchens just big shooters rather take my chance with the rubber gloves lol

Ha oh well that changes everything! I'd go full legnth 1000V gauntlets, apron and visor - the works. When disconnecting, unscrew terminations fully to ensure a quick and smooth disconnection. Hold cabling near to the termination to stop it flailing about everywhere when you pull it out. Once removed, get your tape and starting from the existing insulation, tape the bejeezuz out of it for while you're working - remember to leave a good end so the tape can be removed easily. DO NOT rely on the rubber gloves.

EDIT: just seen those ends P'Wise posted. Use them and forget about the tape.

 

[mayfair]

If it's Spain, then about €50 to the local coppers and the lock will be off.

more like 2 coffee's if truth were known

 

[mayfair]

Ha oh well that changes everything! I'd go full legnth 1000V gauntlets, apron and visor - the works. When disconnecting, unscrew terminations fully to ensure a quick and smooth disconnection. Hold cabling near to the termination to stop it flailing about everywhere when you pull it out. Once removed, get your tape and starting from the existing insulation, tape the bejeezuz out of it for while you're working - remember to leave a good end so the tape can be removed easily. DO NOT rely on the rubber gloves.

EDIT: just seen those ends P'Wise posted. Use them and forget about the tape.

so gloves not up to much then

 

[pennywise]

more like 2 coffee's if truth were known

And a complement or two about their football team