Comments on: Danger :: More Fun With Electricity http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/ money, motorcycles and cars (with a little bit of WordPress Ninja skills too) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:20:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Electrician Sydney http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/comment-page-1/#comment-68337 Electrician Sydney Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:07:59 +0000 http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/#comment-68337 Now that is really being safe! I also recommend turning off circuit breakers especially the main one if your unsure of what your doing. Using a tester, and also knowing how to use it would also be a great way to check, because there are times, even when the circuit breakers are turned off, electric current is still flowing on the wire. This means that there must be a problem with the breaker, and of course it is wise to change it. Now that is really being safe! I also recommend turning off circuit breakers especially the main one if your unsure of what your doing. Using a tester, and also knowing how to use it would also be a great way to check, because there are times, even when the circuit breakers are turned off, electric current is still flowing on the wire. This means that there must be a problem with the breaker, and of course it is wise to change it.

]]> By: Elliot Ramsey http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/comment-page-1/#comment-64310 Elliot Ramsey Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:34:15 +0000 http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/#comment-64310 Great step-by-step post of the fun trials of DIY electrical work. In conversation with a general contractor last year, he considered himself handy enough to replace a dimmer. However, most electricians (whether they want the work, or worry for the homeowner) would recommend leaving that kind of seemingly simple task to a professional. Great step-by-step post of the fun trials of DIY electrical work.

In conversation with a general contractor last year, he considered himself handy enough to replace a dimmer. However, most electricians (whether they want the work, or worry for the homeowner) would recommend leaving that kind of seemingly simple task to a professional.

]]> By: Sam http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/comment-page-1/#comment-63037 Sam Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:32:13 +0000 http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/#comment-63037 The safest way to do a tiniest electrical work is: Turn off every single breaker one by one or remove every fuse Turn off main breaker or remove main fuse, shut off the main disconnect, if there is one Disconnect one wire at a time from the old light/plug/switch and reconnect it to the new one Turn on every single breaker one by one or put back every fuse Turn back on the main breaker or put back the main fuse, turn on the main disconnect Now you can enjoy a beer or a piece of cake If something goes wrong, call me.... LOL The safest way to do a tiniest electrical work is:

Turn off every single breaker one by one or remove every fuse

Turn off main breaker or remove main fuse, shut off the main disconnect, if there is one

Disconnect one wire at a time from the old light/plug/switch and reconnect it to the new one

Turn on every single breaker one by one or put back every fuse

Turn back on the main breaker or put back the main fuse, turn on the main disconnect

Now you can enjoy a beer or a piece of cake

If something goes wrong, call me…. LOL
Sam hopes you will read… Electrical Services for Houses in Toronto

]]> By: Toronto electricians http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/comment-page-1/#comment-45703 Toronto electricians Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:44:02 +0000 http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/#comment-45703 great info! i agree with you, you should use tester soon so that your life would not be in danger :D great info!

i agree with you, you should use tester soon so that your life would not be in danger :D

]]> By: Tony http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/comment-page-1/#comment-20761 Tony Sun, 09 May 2010 10:19:07 +0000 http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/#comment-20761 It is true that a professional electrician should be sought because of the dangers of electricity. But don't forget common sense! If you are going to use things like 'neon' testers to make sure that a circuit is dead - then check the neon on a live circuit first! It is a big problem if your testing device is actually broken - and this does apply to the most professional equipment - check it on a known source first! Also, check the neutral side too! There is nothing worse than assuming that an electrical circuit has been wired correctly when in actual fact it has not. But - once again - IF IN DOUBT THEN SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Advice should cost nothing - and it might just help a person come to no harm It is true that a professional electrician should be sought because of the dangers of electricity. But don’t forget common sense! If you are going to use things like ‘neon’ testers to make sure that a circuit is dead – then check the neon on a live circuit first! It is a big problem if your testing device is actually broken – and this does apply to the most professional equipment – check it on a known source first!
Also, check the neutral side too! There is nothing worse than assuming that an electrical circuit has been wired correctly when in actual fact it has not.
But – once again – IF IN DOUBT THEN SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Advice should cost nothing – and it might just help a person come to no harm

]]> By: Perth Carpet Cleaning http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/comment-page-1/#comment-20069 Perth Carpet Cleaning Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:11:31 +0000 http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/#comment-20069 I would advise that don't play with electricity, it's quite harmful. If you are not a professional electrician, just try to ask a help from the professional one to avoid some possible problems. .-= Perth Carpet Cleaning hopes you will read... <a href="http://carpetcleaningperth.com/archives/55" rel="nofollow">IF You Prefer Cheaper than Cost-effective, Then Carpet Cleaning Perth is not for you!</a> =-. I would advise that don’t play with electricity, it’s quite harmful. If you are not a professional electrician, just try to ask a help from the professional one to avoid some possible problems.
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]]> By: All-Electric@Memphis Electricians http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/comment-page-1/#comment-17234 All-Electric@Memphis Electricians Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:07:40 +0000 http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/#comment-17234 Well Done but I have to agree with comment above that you should at least use a voltage tester next time. That tool alone will make it easier and save you a ton of time. <abbr><em>All-Electrics last blog post..<a href="http://allelectric.x10hosting.com/wp/why-not-be-an-electrician" rel="nofollow">Why Not Be An Electrician?</a></abbr></em> Well Done but I have to agree with comment above that you should at least use a voltage tester next time. That tool alone will make it easier and save you a ton of time.

All-Electrics last blog post..Why Not Be An Electrician?

]]> By: rgc@Electrician Training http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/comment-page-1/#comment-16709 rgc@Electrician Training Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:23:39 +0000 http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/#comment-16709 getting a voltage tester would be a good idea, so that you can tell when the voltage is off. usually the lighting is on a seperate circuit than the rest of the room. but with an older home who knows. rgc <abbr><em>rgcs last blog post..<a href="http://electriciantraining.blogspot.com/2009/01/electrician-training-career-paths.html" rel="nofollow">Electrician Training Career Paths</a></abbr></em> getting a voltage tester would be a good idea, so that you can tell when the voltage is off. usually the lighting is on a seperate circuit than the rest of the room. but with an older home who knows.

rgc

rgcs last blog post..Electrician Training Career Paths

]]> By: Matt@utah plumbing http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/comment-page-1/#comment-15851 Matt@utah plumbing Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:04:04 +0000 http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/#comment-15851 well done!! I always try to do some experiments with my electrial aplliances, but sorry to say I never got success yet. Everytime, I had to take help of a professional electrician. So sad :( well done!! I always try to do some experiments with my electrial aplliances, but sorry to say I never got success yet. Everytime, I had to take help of a professional electrician. So sad :(

]]> By: derek http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/comment-page-1/#comment-14683 derek Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:07:50 +0000 http://dereksemmler.com/2007/09/18/danger-more-fun-with-electricity/#comment-14683 That is good advice and something that I really need to do. My most recent electrical work involved swapping out four hallway light fixtures with new fixtures. Fortunately, the entire job was completed without incident. Whenever I complete a job like this, I strut around like I should have a show on HGTV, lol. That is good advice and something that I really need to do. My most recent electrical work involved swapping out four hallway light fixtures with new fixtures. Fortunately, the entire job was completed without incident.

Whenever I complete a job like this, I strut around like I should have a show on HGTV, lol.

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