[AMRadio] Stock or modify? BC rig "value" -- Shorting Sticks

[Rick Brashear]

Alan,

Thanks for the info.  I have a piece of  5/8" plastic dowel about 3' 
long that I think I'll use.  Maybe a hole in the end with some strong 
glue will secure the hook and ground wire.

Personally, I don't think you can come on too strong when it comes to 
safety around these man killers.  You are not allowed any mistakes with 
3kv @ almost half an amp.  Safety is something we all need to 
continually remind each other about.  I appreciate the cautions.

Rick



Alan Cohen wrote:

> Rick,
>
> I've seen sticks that were anywhere from a bit over a foot to three  
> feet long.  As far as material choice, even a good wooden broomstick  
> or dowel seems like a good bet, because the business end is well  
> grounded.
>
> BTW, I didn't mean to come on so strong in the original post.  It's  
> just that I'm obviously a strong believer on this one point.  The  
> other precautions about switches, meters and so forth are very  
> important, but none of them are fool proof.  The shorting stick is  
> just a very important fail safe.
>
> Alan
>