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Originally Posted by Packer Fan
I worked for a company that happens to make electrical tools as a small part of their huge tool line. If your trying to guess, you probably don't own any of their tools unless you were a professional Mechanic or racing buff, starts with an S and I am lucky to have a bunch of them, thanks to my employment there. 
I was involved in several redesign projects on these tools (sourcing guy, but have a Metallurgical Engineering degree) and I understand how and why they are tested in a certain way. Bottom line, you would be SHOCKED (pun intended) at how far a fairly low voltage like 110V can jump across a gap. Yes, in most cases that acetate (the clear ones) or the Nylon ones (the others) will protect you, but not always, especially if you are well grounded. I have several screwdrivers rated for 1000 volts (they have woven composite shafts and are tested at 10,000 volts grounded in water) and I still call an electrician. I am sorry but my life is worth more than that.
Bonus fact for fun - the clear handles are made from Cellulose Acetate which is made from Wood Pulp. |
I used snap ons and several other brands tools for 41 years overhauling jet engines. They wear out just like others from repeated heavy daily use. IMO I find them over priced unless you worked for Stanley.
Did read post? i don’t work on any A/C with power on. Degree’s don’t mean have hands on replacement skills. It means you read books memorized and passed tests it don’t mean you can actually do job, let skilled professionals do that.