Testing wires are not live.

[jdillon]

Just a question from someone who was electrocuted yesterday... whats the best way to test for dead?

 

[JohnD]

no breathing, no heartbeat, cold, rigor mortis = most likely dead.

 

[rjb]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrocuted

A dictionary or this link should help.

 

[Adam_151]

With a GS38 compliant voltage probe like this: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx...Strat330&doy=search&MenuName=FLUKE T50 TESTER

Prove its working, test every conductor to every other where you are going to be playing with it, and then re-prove the device

 

[ricicle]

Just a question from someone who was electrocuted yesterday... whats the best way to test for dead?

Are you typing from the mortuary then?

 

[aptsys]

electrocute

• verb injure or kill by electric shock.
— DERIVATIVES electrocution noun.

So you can still be electrocuted and still be alive according to the dictionary.

 

[blacksheep]

I will try to remain serious here
Fluke is very nice but a mains neon screwdriver is a nice easy way (and at least do this!) Test it on a live wire to see it works and then use that. This means less you can find live and stay alive

 

[Diyisfun]

If after testing you are still not 100% I use a screwdiver to short the wires.

 

[aptsys]

If after testing you are still not 100% I use a screwdiver to short the wires.

I'd rather get an electric shock on the back of the hand than end up with molten fragments in my face.