Safety When Working With Electricity
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How to Use Safety When Working on Electrical Wiring © By: Dave Rongey |
Safety When Working With Electricity
[ad#block]Electrical Question: Is it true you can simply flip the switch to “off” and work on electrical lighting without turning off the main circuit breaker?
Background: Gloria, a Homeowner from 29 Palms Ca.
Dave The Electrician’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Gloria.
How to Use Safety When Working on Electrical Wiring
- In most cases yes, you can just turn OFF the light switch before working on a lighting, however it is always best to identify the specific electrical circuit that will be worked on and turn it off just to be safe.
- Make sure to do research to fully understand the type of work that will be required.
- Understand that the electrical wiring in your home may be different from the examples that you have seen.
- After turning off the circuit breaker tag it to let others know you are working on it.
- Use a voltage tester to double check to make sure there that the electrical circuit is in fact OFF.
NEVER Take Chances!
If at any time you are uncomfortable or unsure about working on any electrical wiring project then be sure to consult a licensed electrical contractor.
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