Well, do turn off the breaker when you find which one it is. It’s embarrassing to discover by accident that there’s power on a line you’re checking or repairing.
2,538 posted on 01/20/2020 1:05:01 PM PST by NicknamedBob
(If you can't do something well, you won't do anything good.)
I learned that lesson the hard way many moons ago. Fortunately I touched it with the back of my hand rather then the fingers or palm. My dad told me always to check but I was in a hurry.
Some people just have to touch the live wire for themselves.
2,539 posted on 01/20/2020 1:09:27 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear
(A hero is a hero no matter what medal they give him. Likewise a schmuck is still a schmuck.)