Grounding Probe

[Skim]

For those using a Grounding Probe and have for a while you may want to pull it and take your test meter and check for conductivity. I have had 2 where the water got in and corroded the wire completely, and they where sealed. So just a heads up.

 

[TORX]

Agreed. Plus if you always have it in, you will miss potential issues with equipment getting worse or new issues. As example, if for what ever reason you are running the probe and you put your hand in trusting it, then you could be electrocuted. Faulty probe + faulty equipment = bad stuff happening. Just another one of our risks in this hobby.

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[shipwreck]

GFCI's should always be used for personal protection. A grounding probe will not save your life, on a GFCI will.

 

[Joshbrookkate]

All good info. Thanks for posting

 

[Jewel]

Yes, true, I knew I forgot something.