VIDEO: Wera insulated screwdriver set

[Arson]

I bought this screwdriver set some time ago, and I have to say I really like them. The lasered tips really do produce more traction than a smooth tipped driver. I also love the handles.
I've read that some electricians won't use their insulated drivers unless they think they need the insulated properties of the drivers. I don't understand that logic. People have accidents all of the time, but not many people will tell you that they were expecting the accident.
The point about not using them is that they are afraid that they will mar the surface of the insulation and expose the shaft. This driver set cost $35. At that price I would hope you would just replace it. I'm sure just one new driver would only set you back a couple of bucks.

What do you think? I'm interested in your opinion.

I've simply started using the insulated drivers. I feel it's a safer option without any downside.

Here is my video of my Wera Insulted Screwdriver set (with rack).

 

[Arson]

The Wera Screw Grabbers review….

 

[woodstockva]

Nice job on the video!

I guess it's one of those things that you just dont think about until you get zapped! I know that I have shocked myself before changing out light switches and power outlets, so I know exactly what you mean about "not planning on an accident".

I had no idea that these were that affordable.

Thanks!

 

[plain garage]

Are all wera screw drivers insulated? I have the green with black inserts, also with laser tip etching.

 

[Monte]

Are all wera screw drivers insulated? I have the green with black inserts, also with laser tip etching.

nope - the green/black ones are regular mechanics drivers

 

[Arson]

nope - the green/black ones are regular mechanics drivers

What better excuse to go out and buy some tools.

 

[petalmasher]

I work on equipment where the only energized thing I am working on is circuit boards with relatively low voltages. The purpose of using an isolated driver for me is to avoid shorting 24 vdc to ground and burning up a diode or something like that. Otherwise, I’m dealing megavolts, not KV or hundreds of volts and if you get close enough to use an insulated screwdriver, it’ll arc to your hand. Needless to say, we de-energize the circuit before working on anything with such high voltages. If I were an Electrician working in breaker boxes, I would be worried about accidentally touching the shaft to something with voltage on it and getting zapped if there was a hole in the insulation due to everyday abuse.

 

[Arson]

I work on equipment where the only energized thing I am working on is circuit boards with relatively low voltages. The purpose of using an isolated driver for me is to avoid shorting 24 vdc to ground and burning up a diode or something like that. Otherwise, I’m dealing megavolts, not KV or hundreds of volts and if you get close enough to use an insulated screwdriver, it’ll arc to your hand. Needless to say, we de-energize the circuit before working on anything with such high voltages. If I were an Electrician working in breaker boxes, I would be worried about accidentally touching the shaft to something with voltage on it and getting zapped if there was a hole in the insulation due to everyday abuse.

Thanks for the info petalmasher. I've always had a fear of getting "zapped".