On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 07:54:18 -0800, Jack the Lad wrote:

No electrician worth his salt would insert/tighten/remove cables on a live
circuit unless he has a death wish.Therefore,he should switch off the
supply and check that the circuit is 'not live' before commencing work.
Why then do I see electricians screwdrivers and pliers which claim to be
1000 volts fully insulated,or are these made purely for the idiots to use?

How do you think they joint cables in the street ?

Dave
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And you were born knowing all about ms windows....??