I've been in combat then worked as firefighter and now work in law enforcement. I got zapped once with a power line that was hidden in tall grass at house fire and almost died. You guys have bigger balls than me working with live power. Nothing but respect for you guys.
I retired from a large hospital/research center campus. Each of the 6 electricians had 8 pairs of gloves. Halve 1,000 volt & rest were either 15 or 20 KV. Chief electrician would have 4 pairs locked up so when we sent the 4 pairs of gloves out to be tested & date stamped every six months then used the locked up sets. Keep a pair of each voltage in main hospital and the sets two blocks away in another builiding. Best to order thin cotton loner gloves to put on before the rubber gloves when in hot areas. They make an approved powder to put inside rubber gloves but never tried it. Nice important safety vidio.
Great video, I may have two tips for you:-) 1) About splinters, there are an super easy way to get them out, including rockwool splinters. Take a syringe, cut of the whole end cap where the needle is normally mounted. now put that end on where you have the splinter and drag the piston and do thereby make a vacuum, that will draw the splinter out. 2) About the working gloves, instead of cutting the two finger tips completely off, make a slit in the fingers so you easily can fold the glove fingers away from your fingers and back again after. This will keep your fingers warm and increase your abilities to work with fine screws,
Thank you, an amazing video. I just got my honeywell salisbury hot gloves but even though my company's had safety instructions and protocols, I needed and a visual and this video helped a lot. Thank you Craig!
I use gloves a lot, and I've used several different kinds. My most recent glove purchase happens to be a pair just like your red ones, except mine are blue. Superstition has always led me to prefer a thicker material, but I like these, and they don't take up a lot of space in my tool box. I also have a pair of blue plastic (PVC) gloves for nasty and/or caustic work. I was able to find a pair that fit well so that in spite of the material thickness, I can still tie the laces on my boots while wearing them.
Definitely agree on this stuff. Good explanation, i however only ever worked on lines that already low voltage or when the power was shut off at the breaker. But i can definitely see how you want to work on live wires and in alot of case only practical way to do so. Sometimes though you can shut off the whole entire transformer bucket with a hot stick and work on non-live wires.
Excellent information there buddy. I'd definitely use standard gloves when working on de-energized circuits etc. With anything energised I always use electricians 1000v class 0 gloves and rated leather gauntlets. 👍
Today I saw someone get shocked very badly. I'm pretty sure he will be ok, but I'm going to have nightmares for weeks about it. I build my own tools and work with electric motors up to 220 volts, not frequently, but occasionally. I want to find as much safety training as I can find online, and would also like some pointers on safety gear. I liked you video.
Hi Mr Michaud, the first pair of gloves you showed, the red ones, nylon with rubber palm and fingerstips, would they be sufficient to protect you from electrical shock, for example I had a faulty wall light switch for the bathroom, someone probably touched it while their hands were drenched with water and it was giving everyone a shock when it was being switched on and off. Can those red gloves be used for electrical live work around the house?
do i need to use salisbury brand leather outers with my salisbury 1000v inners? i just got a good pair of wells Lamont leathers i use with my salisbury brand 1000v inners. also for general use i like the Milwaukee work gloves.
I am not able to disconnect the electricity to my house panel. I have to turn the main breaker off to add additional circuits. I would like to wear gloves although being careful worked in the past. I think its a good idea to wear gloves. When doing this type of work, how have other protected themselves?
Okay so to be real with you I dont wear gloves when working on 120/277v. I have to hold the wire and feel it. It is more of a comfort for me. Has it bit me in the past? YES but it is the way I was trained. I tell my students that if you want to wear gloves on a live circuit any good leather glove will work great!!! Thanks for the comment and watching my video. CM
@@craigmichaud-electricalins4602 Same way I was trained. Working on 120/240 hot is an everyday thing. I been hit many times, but I am still comfortable just using my bare hands
Obviously a diswashing glove is better than nothing, but the real question is, is it safe? The capacitor has a limited charge, and won't kill you. So I would just use a 20 cm piece of isolated stiff copper wire, preferably yellow-green, strip the ends, fold to a u-shape, as a glorified paperclip, to touch the poles of the capacitor to discharge, without needing gloves
I'm an Electrician of nearly 35years now and an Electrical Trainer (Instructor) too. You are not taking into account why the glove is made the way it is. Electrical Gloves have a 'Gauntlet section' for a reason, otherwise they'd be shorter and only come to the wrist. By rolling the gauntlet section all the way to the glove section to create a seal means you are not squeeze testing the gauntlet section. A better way to do the squeeze test is to create the minimum possible seal space you can and then squeeze both the Gauntlet and the Glove sections separately.
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I've been in combat then worked as firefighter and now work in law enforcement. I got zapped once with a power line that was hidden in tall grass at house fire and almost died. You guys have bigger balls than me working with live power. Nothing but respect for you guys.
Im a electrician for 14 years and I like to hear other electrician passing their knowledge to other is great
These gloves will prevent a power socket from turning me into a fried drumstick
I retired from a large hospital/research center campus. Each of the 6 electricians had 8 pairs of gloves. Halve 1,000 volt & rest were either 15 or 20 KV. Chief electrician would have 4 pairs locked up so when we sent the 4 pairs of gloves out to be tested & date stamped every six months then used the locked up sets. Keep a pair of each voltage in main hospital and the sets two blocks away in another builiding. Best to order thin cotton loner gloves to put on before the rubber gloves when in hot areas. They make an approved powder to put inside rubber gloves but never tried it. Nice important safety vidio.
Great video, I may have two tips for you:-)
1) About splinters, there are an super easy way to get them out, including rockwool splinters. Take a syringe, cut of the whole end cap where the needle is normally mounted. now put that end on where you have the splinter and drag the piston and do thereby make a vacuum, that will draw the splinter out.
2) About the working gloves, instead of cutting the two finger tips completely off, make a slit in the fingers so you easily can fold the glove fingers away from your fingers and back again after. This will keep your fingers warm and increase your abilities to work with fine screws,
Thank you, an amazing video. I just got my honeywell salisbury hot gloves but even though my company's had safety instructions and protocols, I needed and a visual and this video helped a lot.
Thank you Craig!
I use gloves a lot, and I've used several different kinds. My most recent glove purchase happens to be a pair just like your red ones, except mine are blue. Superstition has always led me to prefer a thicker material, but I like these, and they don't take up a lot of space in my tool box. I also have a pair of blue plastic (PVC) gloves for nasty and/or caustic work. I was able to find a pair that fit well so that in spite of the material thickness, I can still tie the laces on my boots while wearing them.
Definitely agree on this stuff. Good explanation, i however only ever worked on lines that already low voltage or when the power was shut off at the breaker. But i can definitely see how you want to work on live wires and in alot of case only practical way to do so. Sometimes though you can shut off the whole entire transformer bucket with a hot stick and work on non-live wires.
Thanks for sharing... Mr Craig Michaud where can i buy that kind of gloves... TY God Bless and have a good day also❤
Gracias máster
You always teaching nice way and clear
Thank you my friend!! Always appreciate the support!!! CM
Excellent information there buddy. I'd definitely use standard gloves when working on de-energized circuits etc. With anything energised I always use electricians 1000v class 0 gloves and rated leather gauntlets. 👍
Today I saw someone get shocked very badly. I'm pretty sure he will be ok, but I'm going to have nightmares for weeks about it. I build my own tools and work with electric motors up to 220 volts, not frequently, but occasionally. I want to find as much safety training as I can find online, and would also like some pointers on safety gear. I liked you video.
Can you do some video of proper installation of a lightning arrester?
I will add it to the list of future videos. Thank you for the suggestion. CM
Hi Mr Michaud, the first pair of gloves you showed, the red ones, nylon with rubber palm and fingerstips, would they be sufficient to protect you from electrical shock, for example I had a faulty wall light switch for the bathroom, someone probably touched it while their hands were drenched with water and it was giving everyone a shock when it was being switched on and off. Can those red gloves be used for electrical live work around the house?
I DO NOT recommend those gloves for live work. I always try to turn the circuit off when I can. Work safe. Thanks. CM
@@craigmichaud-electricalins4602 Great advice Craig.
do i need to use salisbury brand leather outers with my salisbury 1000v inners? i just got a good pair of wells Lamont leathers i use with my salisbury brand 1000v inners. also for general use i like the Milwaukee work gloves.
Nice video.
Considering importing myself a set of line gloves.
Starting at a new job soon. They work on street lights which may or may not be live.
Thank you very much❤
I am not able to disconnect the electricity to my house panel. I have to turn the main breaker off to add additional circuits. I would like to wear gloves although being careful worked in the past. I think its a good idea to wear gloves. When doing this type of work, how have other protected themselves?
That's a job for a trained electrician. Illegal to do on your own in Australia.
What kind of gloves do you recommend using while working with live 120/277?
Okay so to be real with you I dont wear gloves when working on 120/277v. I have to hold the wire and feel it. It is more of a comfort for me. Has it bit me in the past? YES but it is the way I was trained. I tell my students that if you want to wear gloves on a live circuit any good leather glove will work great!!! Thanks for the comment and watching my video. CM
@@craigmichaud-electricalins4602 Same way I was trained. Working on 120/240 hot is an everyday thing. I been hit many times, but I am still comfortable just using my bare hands
Thank you sir Sharing knowledge To the people really want to learn more and more
Can't you test the airtightness by put in underwater? If it has a hole, we can see bubbles. Is it ok to put this thing underwater?
@Tom Garbo thankyou. Water and electricity.
Distilled water is an insulator
Good video thanks
Good video. Thank you. Are dishwashing gloves better than nothing for discharging a microwave capacitor?
Obviously a diswashing glove is better than nothing, but the real question is, is it safe? The capacitor has a limited charge, and won't kill you. So I would just use a 20 cm piece of isolated stiff copper wire, preferably yellow-green, strip the ends, fold to a u-shape, as a glorified paperclip, to touch the poles of the capacitor to discharge, without needing gloves
@@rolandlastname5532 Good idea.
What is the name of this 2nd rubber white cover gloves??? How much cost of this gloves white cover gloves?
They are just a leather glove. I believe they are around $175. CM
Great video
Good morning sir
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I'm an Electrician of nearly 35years now and an Electrical Trainer (Instructor) too.
You are not taking into account why the glove is made the way it is. Electrical Gloves have a 'Gauntlet section' for a reason, otherwise they'd be shorter and only come to the wrist. By rolling the gauntlet section all the way to the glove section to create a seal means you are not squeeze testing the gauntlet section. A better way to do the squeeze test is to create the minimum possible seal space you can and then squeeze both the Gauntlet and the Glove sections separately.
I have a idea.
Until the air test fails because of human mistaken judgement . I feel like there is a better test
If you don't wear your gloves you might fry your brain and wind up spelling about as well as this lumpy boy.