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[geline]

Some additional tips when operating with line powered electronic circuits

Three rules when working with line powered electronics equipments

* Rule 1: switch the power off
* Rule 2: work with one hand
* Rule 3: keep the other hand behind your back

That way you live longer when you work with mains powered equipments. Failing to follow all 3 rules may shorten your life span.

Additional safety tips when operating with mains powered equipments

* Always be very careful when operating with line powered equipments
* Use mains isolation transformer always when you must work with equipments when they are powered
* If you can't use mains isolation transformer when use Ground Fault Interrupter (GFCI) for your own safety.
* To make sure that the power is disconnected do it twice for safety: switch the equipment off and remove the power cord.
* When you power down the equipment wait some time to let the dangerous voltage carrying capacitors to discharge. Make sure that the large capacitors are discharged then you start to operate with the equipment (discharge them if necessary).
* Do not wear anything which can fall inside equipments and cause short circuits.


http://www.epanorama.net/documents/safety/safety_guidelines.html

[Michael311]

Very good, useful, yet with some humor

[MicahHall]

If you feel like you will have any problems following any of the above mentioned directions.....you might want to spend the money to let someone do the work who is willing to be careful.

[geline]

I am glad that you are amused by those tips but I do hope they are useful to you and it will come in handy in the future if not for now.

Enjoy posting!