Old Double Light Switch Replacement - Wiring Help

terryplumb · 9 Feb 2023

You should buy a voltage testing instrument ,to test things are voltage free before working on wiring.

Taylortwocities · 9 Feb 2023

@ceepeebee
… and use this guidance EVERY time!

This chart shows the safe isolation procedure that you should use when working on electrical systems and equipment.

www.jib.org.uk

ceepeebee · 9 Feb 2023

terryplumb said:
You should buy a voltage testing instrument ,to test things are voltage free before working on wiring.

Another fun fact: I actually have one, and I "thought" I tested every wire....it wasn't in "high sensitive mode". I've learned my lesson

flameport · 9 Feb 2023

ceepeebee said:
it wasn't in "high sensitive mode"

Proper voltage indicators don't have any settings.

Useless magic wand affairs often do.

ceepeebee · 9 Feb 2023

flameport said:
Proper voltage indicators don't have any settings.

Useless magic wand affairs often do.

Sorry I was being facetious.....the "high sensitivity mode" means I didn't check the wires properly