Can a multifunction tester kill you?

[DNS1]

A quick zap with the 500v IR tester isn't too bad, but what happens if you get yourself with the RCD test?

150mA is more than enough to kill you, should I be worried about accidentally RCD testing myself?!

 

[ultinator]

The batteries are in series so say you have six AA's, you have 9v. The current output of the tester @500v is low, probably wrong but from memory somewhere like 30mA or maybe 200mA.

 

[telectrix]

electronic wizardry. not the same as an inverter, but similar principles. testers stick to D.C.

 

[ultinator]

Yes, I suspect an inverter, transformer and rectifier would not be quite so convenient hanging from ones neck

 

[Taylortwocities]

would not be quite so convenient hanging from ones neck

Aah, so one of those testers could kill you then! :wink5:

 

[Thomas123]

Try doing an earth loop impedance test with the earth clipped to your sack. Lol

Shame it wouldn't start the test..

 

[Top Cat]

Always reminds me of this urban legend:

Was this before or after your Avatar!

 

[Thomas123]

The batteries are in series so say you have six AA's, you have 9v. The current output of the tester @500v is low, probably wrong but from memory somewhere like 30mA or maybe 200mA.

I think it's 1ma isn't it? Low resistance ohm meter is 200ma

 

[Mynamesmatt]

you reckon if i were to stick some electronic wizardry in my consumer unit, id be able to run my house on 6 AAA's? :crazy:

 

[nickblake]

the only time it can kill you is when it goes wrong and you get the repair bill ,the shock of that is enough to kill any one

 

[Jimmy Boy]

It's been ages since I have read up on theory of testers, from memory they run on DC because AC causes reactance, due to capacitance or inductance..Still a nasty --- winder tho lol

J

 

[ackbarthestar]

It's been ages since I have read up on theory of testers, from memory they run on DC because AC causes reactance, due to capacitance or inductance..Still a nasty --- winder tho lol

J

Some dead tests need to be conducted using ac current and generate their own
Old continuity testers and earth electrode testers are a couple of examples

 

[trev]

my wife wanted to know what a shock felt like once so i gave her a quick zap and she just about killed me....lol I then told her that was nothing like the real thing and got thumped again....lol

You IR'd your wife? I'm surprised you still have your balls mate. Would a description of a shock not have done the job?
That said, when she's annoying the thought has crossed my mind

 

[ultinator]

you reckon if i were to stick some electronic wizardry in my consumer unit, id be able to run my house on 6 AAA's? :crazy:

Absolutely, but I think you would be continually replacing batteries.

'I think it's 1ma isn't it?', This is entirely likely, as I said I forget which tests use which currents without looking it up.

 

[Jimmy Boy]

I wonder if you PAT a Rabbit what the ohms come back at

 

[Risteard]

The batteries are in series so say you have six AA's, you have 9v. The current output of the tester @500v is low, probably wrong but from memory somewhere like 30mA or maybe 200mA.

1mA or often now 2mA.