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Wet stuff | Wet stuff | ||
Dry thoroughly before plugging in | Dry thoroughly before plugging in. | ||
A few days in a warm dry place (airing cupboard, garage etc.) will dry most stuff very well. | |||
Leads/Plugtops | Leads/Plugtops | ||
Check for fraying and cuts to leads. | Check for fraying and cuts to leads. | ||
Check that plugs are wired correctly and are fitted with an appropriately rated fuse. | Check that plugs are wired correctly and are fitted with an appropriately rated fuse. | ||
If it is necessary to replace a moulded plug, dispose of it carefully. It is a good idea to twist off the line pin to prevent children plugging it in. | |||
Exposed conductors | Exposed conductors | ||
Cracked/broken/incomplete casings may allow contact with live parts. | Cracked/broken/incomplete casings may allow contact with live parts. | ||
Heating elements | |||
Check that there is nothing (including you!) in contact with any part that is supposed to get hot. | |||
Moving parts | |||
Check that moving parts are free to move before switching on. | |||
Be aware that where an intermittent fault exists, things may start up unexpectedly. | |||
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'''Repurposing components''' | '''Repurposing components''' | ||
Ensure that using a part in other equipment | Ensure that using a part in other equipment xxxx | ||
'''Soak Testing''' | '''Soak Testing''' | ||
When you have finished examining/refurbishing/testing your item, it is a good idea to "soak test" it. | When you have finished examining/refurbishing/testing your item, it is a good idea to "soak test" it. | ||
This means leaving it operating (where appropriate) for an extended time WHERE IT CAN BE OBSERVED in order to be confident that it has no faults that only manifest after prolonged use. Not all equipment is suitable for this e.g. | This means leaving it operating (where appropriate) for an extended time WHERE IT CAN BE OBSERVED in order to be confident that it has no faults that only manifest after prolonged use. Not all equipment is suitable for this e.g. | ||
It is particularly important that | It is particularly important that | ||
[[Category:Guides]] | [[Category:Guides]] | ||
