casapete Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, stingrayPete1977 said: I carry one of those cheap plug in testers in my gig bag to check the polarity and if it has an earth, better than any certificate. Me too. Always found marquees to be the likeliest culprits although some older theaters can be problematic also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I was going to say about those plug in testers, much better to know you've go an earth connected in their socket than having a year old sticker on your amp. Yes your own gear should be in good nick, and let's face it, I'd bet it usually is, but if any problem were to arise then shouldn't the venue's circuit breakers trip before anyone got hurt anyway? I'll add that all our gear is PA tested as we have been asked before, weirdly not any major venues we've played. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelus Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 9 minutes ago, stingrayPete1977 said: I carry one of those cheap plug in testers in my gig bag to check the polarity and if it has an earth, better than any certificate. Was a recent recall on one brand of those ( I think it was a fluke model? But don’t quote me ) as it caused more risk than it solved. I’m sure the recall notice is in a workshop at work, I’ll try and find it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Anything fed off a generator can be hard to tell if it's wired up right, ten extension leads in a row can leave you with about 150v 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Just now, Angelus said: Was a recent recall on one brand of those ( I think it was a fluke model? But don’t quote me ) as it caused more risk than it solved. I’m sure the recall notice is in a workshop at work, I’ll try and find it. I wouldn't shell out for a fluke one anyway as I tend to leave them plugged in at my last job miles away anyway! Oops 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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