When testing a CEW, which condition should you avoid?

When testing a CEW, which condition should you avoid?

• A. It is in optimal weather
• B. It is wet
• C. It is fully charged
• D. It is in storage

Answer: (B)

Moist or wet conditions are the one to avoid when testing a CEW. Water conducts electricity, which changes the impedance of the path the energy would take. In a test, that means current can flow through unintended paths—through wet skin, damp clothing, or wet surfaces—raising the risk of electric shock to the tester or bystanders and making the device’s performance unpredictable. Wet conditions can also contribute to corrosion or shorting inside the electronics, reducing reliability. In dry, controlled environments with a properly charged device, the test results are more reliable and safer.

Moist or wet conditions are the one to avoid when testing a CEW. Water conducts electricity, which changes the impedance of the path the energy would take. In a test, that means current can flow through unintended paths—through wet skin, damp clothing, or wet surfaces—raising the risk of electric shock to the tester or bystanders and making the device’s performance unpredictable. Wet conditions can also contribute to corrosion or shorting inside the electronics, reducing reliability. In dry, controlled environments with a properly charged device, the test results are more reliable and safer.