Difference between revisions of "Guides/Electricalequipment"
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| − | Often people discard electrical goods because they have received a superior item and have no use for the old one. More likely though, is that the item in question has developed a fault and so may be unsafe to use "as is". | + | Often people discard electrical goods because they have received a superior item and have no use for the old one. More likely though, is that the item in question has developed a fault and so may be unsafe to use "as is". |
To be completed when the author is less tired......... | To be completed when the author is less tired......... | ||
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Leads/Plugtops | Leads/Plugtops | ||
| − | Check for fraying and cuts | + | Check for fraying and cuts to leads. |
| + | Check that plugs are wired correctly and are fitted with an appropriately rated fuse. | ||
Exposed conductors | Exposed conductors | ||
| + | Cracked/broken/incomplete casings may allow contact with live parts. | ||
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'''Repurposing components''' | '''Repurposing components''' | ||
| − | Ensure that xxxxx | + | Ensure that using a part in other equipment xxxxx |
'''Soak Testing''' | '''Soak Testing''' | ||
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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. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | 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. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | ||
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| + | It is particularly important that | ||
[[Category:Guides]] | [[Category:Guides]] | ||
Revision as of 21:19, 3 September 2015
Often people discard electrical goods because they have received a superior item and have no use for the old one. More likely though, is that the item in question has developed a fault and so may be unsafe to use "as is".
To be completed when the author is less tired.........
(page under construction, feel free to add/edit)
Basic Safety Checks
Before powering up, check....
Wet stuff Dry thoroughly before plugging in
Leads/Plugtops Check for fraying and cuts to leads. Check that plugs are wired correctly and are fitted with an appropriately rated fuse.
Exposed conductors Cracked/broken/incomplete casings may allow contact with live parts.
Repurposing components
Ensure that using a part in other equipment xxxxx
Soak Testing
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. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
It is particularly important that