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

 

[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

 

[mayfair]

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

CEF Spain got them 35 euros just dont know what they like

 

[mayfair]

And a complement or two about their football team

wish i could pay them to stop all these noisy gits blowing there horns, not forgetting these fireworks, ..... cant wait for Sunday

 

[mayfair]

I will give them a go no other option. If im not on forum again you know not to buy any.

 

[rocker]

so gloves not up to much then

Not really..... how many times have you had a belt? And how many times has that been from a wayward elbow or forearm, or forehead for that matter. In reality, if everything goes absolutely tickety-boo, then you wouldn't even need gloves - just pull the cable, isolate it and get on with your day. But how mant times does everything go completely tickety-boo?

 

[pennywise]

If you've got someone to send them from the UK, RS have them slightly cheaper.

Welcome to rswww.com

Your guess is as good as mine as to how effective they are but I'm sure with a VDE mark and the companies reputation that will suffice, let us know how you get on if you use them

 

[mayfair]

If you've got someone to send them from the UK, RS have them slightly cheaper.

Welcome to rswww.com

Your guess is as good as mine as to how effective they are but I'm sure with a VDE mark and the companies reputation that will suffice, let us know how you get on if you use them

will buy gloves and give them a go hope im still around to report back. All joking aside any juniors out there i would normally not consider this and have not done so for last 30 years in business

 

[mogga]

EWAR dont realy apply in Spain IMO Id try the police get access and fit an Isolator your side of the wall then let them Lock it back up Common Sence

 

[Des 56]

This is how I would do the work,its not advice

When working live,it was ingrained into myself to work with one hand in the pocket as much as possible

Stand on a rubber mat by all means,I would string a bit of single cable from one corner to the next of that chamber,not a physical,but a phsycological barrier in case of a momentary lack of concentration
I would work in a deliberate fasion and not be hurried in any way

Fear is your best tool followed by respect
good luck and I'm sure real world procedure that sometimes have to be undertaken,they will be overcome

 

[ringer]

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I much rather not wear anything
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best be careful your todger doesn't start swinging then