[riverdawg]

Electrical Repair Rule Number One is SWITCH THE POWER OFF AT THE BREAKER BOX

[Freeping Since 2001]

Electrical Repair Rule Number One is SWITCH THE POWER OFF AT THE BREAKER BOX

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#2. Test anyway (there may be more than one branch in the box).

#3. After testing, brush the back of your finger against the bare wire (if live, it will sting/tingle, but your twitch reflex will be away from the wire as your hand spasms closed.

#4. Avoid ladders, or have a helper. A major cause of electrical worker death/disability is the head injury from the fall following a zap.

[fredhead]

I know that electrical rule.....been an electronics tech in the Navy and for the Navy for 36 years.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Electrical Repair Rule Number One is SWITCH THE POWER OFF AT THE BREAKER BOX

And if you leave, when you come back CHECK TO SEE THAT IT IS STILL OFF.

Signed
Sparky