I need serious help. Or counselling

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Devonchris

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Dear auntie sparks

I'm not an electrician, not even a mate, but I have an overwhelming urge to buy a fluke 117. I've even seen a combi kit with a clamp meter that looks rather nice. I've no use for either of them but am still very tempted. If I give in to this drug like addiction I know I will only play with the dials or measure the resistance in things like a wet piece of string for a week or two until the novelty wears off.

I believe this is a connection to something in my dim and distant past as figures like 3/029 and 7/029 keep flashing in my brain.

I'm 67, I'm retired, I don't need this. So could someone please talk me out of it?
 
Devonchris said:
Dear auntie sparks

I'm not an electrician, not even a mate, but I have an overwhelming urge to buy a fluke 117. I've even seen a combi kit with a clamp meter that looks rather nice. I've no use for either of them but am still very tempted. If I give in to this drug like addiction I know I will only play with the dials or measure the resistance in things like a wet piece of string for a week or two until the novelty wears off.

I believe this is a connection to something in my dim and distant past as figures like 3/029 and 7/029 keep flashing in my brain.

I'm 67, I'm retired, I don't need this. So could someone please talk me out of it?
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Buddy if you want someone to talk you out of buying test gear, you sure picked the wrong place ;):).
We're more likely to encourage the purchase :D
 
handbrake turn? i think not. he just lost it on a bend. anyway.good luck to him. i wish him a speedy recovery.
 
Buy a cheap chinese "Megger" , BM500A .
It will measure damp string , and probably zap you
a few times (It cannot measure voltage -just make it!)
..Have some fun before it breaks !

(spend what you save on that Holiday )
 
telectrix said:
and get back to work. 67? youse just about run in.
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It's funny you should say that. It's worse than I was prepared to admit originally. I've even been looking at courses for mature entrants to get qualifications. It's a pipe dream of course. I did 4 years as an apprentice in the 60's then packed it in to join the army. So unless someone wants the switchgear dashpots topped up with oil or a bakerlight switch looked at then I'm snookered.

If I'm honest, I think I just fancy swanning around on site with a gold card like medallion man flashing the fluke. Anything more than that and my back and knees will say no. It's an age thing if I resist it I'm sure it will wear off.
 
Wear off, Your kidding right ? It'll turn into an itch you have to scratch :D.
Your not alone, tool fever gets to lots of us on the forum ;):)
Us telling you not to, wouldn't work either. The pull would just get stronger.
 
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static zap said:
Best stick with the Fluke if your after street cred .
( An a nice pair of Pliers )...
A shopping list is born !
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I'm afraid I've already bought the pliers and side cutters. Knipex, with a little hole in to strip the insulation. I had to go to b&q and buy a metre of 2.5 t&e to check if they worked

I think I'm in danger of reviling a lot more than I intended and I'm feeling a bit guilty now. You guys are not helping at all. But your very skilled at teasing a confession out.
 
Devonchris said:
I'm afraid I've already bought the pliers and side cutters. Knipex, with a little hole in to strip the insulation. I had to go to b&q and buy a metre of 2.5 t&e to check if they worked

I think I'm in danger of reviling a lot more than I intended and I'm feeling a bit guilty now. You guys are not helping at all. But your very skilled at teasing a confession out.
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Don't forget we've had years of practice ;) Your local TLC sells cable by the metre & much cheaper than B & Q.
 
Devonchris said:
I'm afraid I've already bought the pliers and side cutters. Knipex, with a little hole in to strip the insulation. I had to go to b&q and buy a metre of 2.5 t&e to check if they worked

I think I'm in danger of reviling a lot more than I intended and I'm feeling a bit guilty now. You guys are not helping at all. But your very skilled at teasing a confession out.
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Chris We have Qualified Sparkies, trainees, DIYers and Apprentices on this forum, I'm at a loss to know Which group to lump you in, you're a first, an enigma someone who just likes Electricians tools, if you are retired and you have the funds and the wherewith all, go take some courses, oh and let us know what stuff you go for, failing that, check in at the nearest shrinks office, good luck Chris, and keep posting, a refreshing change.
 
LankyWill said:
I have 3 pairs of stilsons from 12-24". I needed a (one) set for a job but couldn't resist the Regid stand in my local builders shop. I feel American everytime I pick them up. Consumerism is a cruel mistress.
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Yes Will but you might actually use them one day, Chris will buy this meter play with it for a few days until the wet string dries out, and then leave them in the shed.
 
Morning Pete.

When Chris's string has dried out, we could always send him some resistors & fuses to play with.
 
Specialist said:
Wear off, Your kidding right ? It'll turn into an itch you have to scratch :D.
Your not alone, tool fever gets to lots of us on the forum ;):)
Us telling you not to, wouldn't work either. The pull would just get stronger.
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You are 100% right . I should just lie down , but I can't.
I am looking at a new clamp meter I will (maybe) never need because my DCM 1000p is catching up on me with age .

You just do it @Devonchris, it will keep you going.
I indignantly said to myself I won't do the 18th but ... :)
 
I suggest you rent what you want in order to assuage your compulsions with the ability to return it when you are sated. Perhaps you could apply for a gold card with JIB. Whether you have the qualifications or not to get one you will find the communication and progress good aversion therapy for that aspect of your peccadilloes.
A virtual reality headset with electrical scenarios might also help with your erstwhile compulsions and ameliorate your current tendencies.
Apart from that I suggest laying down in a quiet corner with heavy stones on your head for ten days, this works wonders with most of my patients.
Auntie Sparks
 
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Vortigern said:
I suggest you rent what you want in order to assuage your compulsions with the ability to return it when you are sated. Perhaps you could apply for a gold card with JIB. Whether you have the qualifications or not to get one you will find the communication and progress good aversion therapy for that aspect of your peccadilloes.
A virtual reality headset with electrical scenarios might also help with your erstwhile compulsions and ameliorate your current tendencies.
Apart from that I suggest laying down in a quiet corner with heavy stones on your head for ten days, this works with most of my patients.
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It is good to see that the quality of councillors is improving.
 

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