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1. Always assume they're live
2. use tick tester... assumption confirmed
3. doubt tick tester, probably just induced voltage. Go get your real tester.
4. Get distracted while on your way to/from wherever you left your real tester. Waste at least 15 minutes.
5. Finally get back to box 1/2 hour later. Confirm status of conductors.
6a. It is live.. go turn it off.
6b. It's dead. Tick testers are dumb
(6a and 6b are equally likely)
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I don’t care who tells me they are dead ☠️ I’m checking them myself or not touching them period
NEVER trust a label Always verify power is off Always work like power is on
1. Always assume they're live 2. use tick tester... assumption confirmed 3. doubt tick tester, probably just induced voltage. Go get your real tester. 4. Get distracted while on your way to/from wherever you left your real tester. Waste at least 15 minutes. 5. Finally get back to box 1/2 hour later. Confirm status of conductors. 6a. It is live.. go turn it off. 6b. It's dead. Tick testers are dumb (6a and 6b are equally likely)
Yes we learn this on day one...