[ot] use of a long coaxial cable <OT>

[Man-wai CHANG]

> A lot of old electricians checked for power this way.  Trick was to
> put your finger to the nuetral first, then then the hot to make sure
> the tickle stayed in your one hand.  That's where the "keep one hand
> in your pocket while working on a hot circuit" came from.  That way
> you wouldn't run current from one hand to the other through your
> heart.

Thanks for the tip! :)

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