Mali explained on 13/03/2005 :
When using the neon screwdriver should it light up when I touch both ends of
where the halogen bulb sits?

No, it should not be live at both ends. Live means the neon would light
up. It should not light if on either a nuetral or the earth.

Several possibilities....

1. It is inhinited from coming on during daylight plus you have perhaps
crossed over the live and nuetral wires.

2. It has the nuetral connection missing.

3. You have failed to insert the lamp properly in its holders.

4. The unit itself is faulty

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Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)
http://www.ukradioamateur.org