1000v gloves ??

Bennewman · Mar 10, 2013

Morning all,

I'm just starting out as a domestic electrician and am in the process of getting all my kit.

Question for you - I'm considering buying 1000v rated gloves for only one purpose and that's to use only when removing and replacing the main fuse carrier (no tags of course!) in case of that rare event of it shattering.

Now, they carry a hefty price tag. £40 upwards. My instinct is not to scrimp on something so potentially important but I'm wondering whether a decent set of thick standard gauntlets (at a fraction of the price) would offer me sufficient protection ?

Opinions ?

BlueToBits · Mar 13, 2013

The real dilemma is do you replace them in a couple of years time when they go out of date having never been used.

telectrix · Mar 13, 2013

can't use them. we never pull fuses, do we? :rolleyes2:

londonlec · Mar 13, 2013

I watched UKPN the other day with no ppe at all (inc trainers) pulling a 200a! We don't mess about down south ;-)

shanky887614 · Mar 13, 2013

londonlec said:
I watched UKPN the other day with no ppe at all (inc trainers) pulling a 200a! We don't mess about down south ;-)

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watched some guys remove the panel supply (25mm armoured) live, they just pulled it down the corridor, crap site lighting and steel on either side. i turned the other way sharpish, no way im getting spotted with thoes idiots if they get caught

Stroppy · Mar 16, 2013

...and you won't be blinded by the light of them burning to the ground when they complete the circuit between cable and steel.

Knobhead · Mar 16, 2013

I’ve always believed some PPE and other gear instils complacency. Why would a cut-out fuse fail if the job is done correctly?
Look to see if there’s any damage. If there isn’t pull the fuse quickly in one smooth action. Simple as.

Yes I have pulled 400A fuses on load, before you ask.