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Old 06-22-2015, 06:05 AM
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I never had the "stones" to play that arc-to-screwdriver game.

I have a neon bulb attached taped to the end of an empty Bic pen body. I hold it close to key components. If the bulb lights, there's HV.

Much safer IMO.
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