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In an ideal world some sort of certification would be great; however, salaries might tend to rise and most vac shops couldn't afford to pay the going union rate.


(that is kind of a joke)



Fortunately we are dealing with standard household current, and most breakers will flip or fuses would pop if an issue arises. We have to reset ours each time my tech learns the lesson to unplug the unit before sticking the screwdriver in it - each time! I have even picked up a few new "four letter words" from these experiences.



Oh, and customers DO get shocked, occasionally, in spite of having a qualified tech at the wheel. Defects can arise, or even use of a unit which has not been properly maintained (ie - damaged/torn electrical cords) can cause the user to get a jolt.


This should not happen to a customer fresh out of service though. Assuming the unit was tested before the customer was called, the tech is the one who gets to check for a shock ... usually ~


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