I wasn't planning anything more than a test, partial wasn't my original choice but l read some of the resources on here and thought I'd see if it was as easy as described, but in so doing l hadn't affixed the bath robe belt tightly enough to the smooth, flat door handle. Whilst l took great comfort from discovering it was as simple as described, l was also disappointed that l was very close to accidental success and would now have to drum up courage to finish the deal.
As regards knot placement, l placed mine to the right of the Adam's apple, where I'd already located the carotid with my fingers, and pushed against that with the noose tight around my neck. This is what worked for me, might be different for others.