{pugsley} anyway to tell and be sure ? (sockets )

[reno]

a socket is impact rated . we have some impact sets we know are. but we have some loose one were not really sure are . Some are star bits and allen head we had them for a while now . we can't remember if they are or not . there that gray black look of impact sockets .we just don't want to fine out the hard way .were getting into a project were we will be needing to use them .

[FlyingPenguin]

In my experience regular sockets are chrome in color, and impact are dark steel.

[Pugsley]

[Losbot]

I've been told the same thing the Penguin said.

[Pugsley]

I mean you could use a regular chrome one... don't expect it to survive. I would use 6 point if possible. Worst that happens is the socket explodes so be aware of that.
I have done it a few times off roading... and I have blown up a socket but I was expecting it. Hell I blew up a 32mm socket on a breaker bar (was using torque multiplier). So make sure you have protection if your going to try it.