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what's the paperclip trick?
Posted: 10 Feb 2013, 17:58
by edoh
matey says you can just use a paperclip to check wiring/switch?
is this right? gotta be the cheapest tool ever if it is?
how would you work it?
Re: what's the paperclip trick?
Posted: 10 Feb 2013, 18:09
by BOXY
All you could use a paper-clip for would be to short out or bridge two contacts less than 2" apart. I think I'll stick with a multimeter or failing that a electrical tester.
Re: what's the paperclip trick?
Posted: 10 Feb 2013, 18:37
by billybigspud
dont do it in your house though
Re: what's the paperclip trick?
Posted: 10 Feb 2013, 19:32
by lloydy
Insulated long nose pliers do the trick
Re: what's the paperclip trick?
Posted: 10 Feb 2013, 20:37
by edoh
cheers peeps
i'll avoid the house electrics then!
electrical tester sounds the way to go
Re: what's the paperclip trick?
Posted: 10 Feb 2013, 21:44
by CovKid
I take it 'matey' is still alive then. If he is, he won't be for long.
I think I know him - he checks for gas leaks with a Zippo.
Re: what's the paperclip trick?
Posted: 10 Feb 2013, 22:08
by lloydy
Don't really see the problem myself
All your doing is proving a device is working, or not..
Re: what's the paperclip trick?
Posted: 11 Feb 2013, 08:30
by 1664
it's just for removing switches from the checking wiring equation by shorting contacts in 'plug in' switch sockets. Provided you get the right holes of course. Short piece of wire's just as good but if you don't have any wire then a paperclip is easy to lay your hands on. Obviously only on ELV (extra low voltage) wiring like a vehicle.