On Fri, 15 Jan 2010, Tony Duell wrote:
For electrical/electronic devices with a built-in
mains lead, I've been
known to remove the cartridge fuse from the plug , just in case some
homicidal lunatic decides to plug it in while I'm working on the device.
Putting the pug end of the lead into your pocket also works.
(USA doesn't usually HAVE fuses within mains plugs!)