Fair play to the homeowner stepping away when he wasn't sure. Too many would have soldiered on and made a mess. And too many believe Volt Sticks provide an indication worth betting your life on.
yep on both counts. I use volt sticks as a quick indication that a circuit is off (ie i have the right breaker off) before removing the accessory to check properly (and yes i have a proving unit lol)
This is something I need to learn myself, some things just are not worth messing around with and need a professional. Spent hours trying to unblock a toilet at work the other day, put it all back together, and it was still blocked, drain doctors called out, and they discovered a massive blockage underground which even they struggled with.
I’m a plumber and about 25 years ago I started doing all my own electrics on heating systems……..because Sparkys didn’t have a clue! An unbelievable breed of tradesman
