The 10' rule you are referring too is for the downed high voltage power main (a wire lying on the street coming off the pole). Regular 110V wires in the house are safe enough to test with a voltage detector. I have been testing the 220V lines with my bare hand just making sure I'm not grounded by any other part of my body. I have such a voltage detector in my GHB kit now.

What bugs me a lot in this country is that it is impossible to find a proper pair of gloves certified for electrical work at any hardware store around. Does Americans are so scared of electricity?


Edited by Alex (07/31/12 04:16 PM)