NOVA PROS Home Improvement Resource » live wires http://novapros.com/articles Working to Educate the Home Improvement Consumer Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:00:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Electrical Safety http://novapros.com/articles/handyman/electrical-safety/ http://novapros.com/articles/handyman/electrical-safety/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:24:34 +0000 ArdilaConstruction http://novapros.com/articles/?p=1154 electricalAlthough it seems pretty common sense to do so, several people, including professional electricians do not adhere to all electrical safety. The most common is working on “live” wires.

Below are a few tips to keep you safe while working on any electrical projects:

Never work on any live circuit, fixture, receptacle, or switch.

Always shut off power at the main disconnect before changing a fuse.

Always shut off power to the circuit before repairing or replacing a switch, receptacle, or fixture.

Always tape over the main switch, empty fuse socket, or circuit breaker, empty fuse socket or circuit breaker when you’re working. Leave a note there so no one will accidentally turn on the electricity. Keep any fuses you’ve removed in your pocket.

Always check that the circuit is actually dead before you begin working on it. Use a circuit tested or voltammeter.

Always unplug any appliance or lamp before repairing it.

Stay Safe.

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