A client in Dallas had a power surge fry three machines at once

Now I always carry a basic surge protector in my kit to test outlets before plugging anything in. What else do you guys keep on hand for unexpected site issues?

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3 Comments

noah_walker163mo ago

Yeah, testing outlets first is smart. I read a forum post once where a guy swore by carrying a cheap voltage tester too, not just a surge protector. He said it saved him from a miswired outlet that was putting out wrong voltage. Now I keep one of those little pen testers in my bag. It's a quick check for bad wiring before anything gets plugged in.

shaneh133mo ago

Ever had a pen tester show a hot ground? Mine lit up once in an old building and I just packed up. That little beep saved my gear from a real sketchy outlet.

sandra69313d ago

Good on you @shaneh13 for catching that, those little testers are absolute lifesavers.