This classic video shows a Friday in the life of a meter installer. Distracted by thoughts of his vacation which starts next week, Steve fails to voltage-check a socket before plugging in a meter, with explosive consequences. These are real people, making real mistakes. The video uses humor to make a powerful point. After watching this video, you'll always perform meter socket checks before plugging in a new meter.

The video also includes a spectacular lab demo of what happens when a meter in plugged into a high fault current.