Most people find out the bad effects of electricity before learning about electrical safety.  I learned when I was about 8 years old.  I grabbed an electrical switch in the dark without a cover.  I thought all the joints in my body disconnected all at once.  I thought I was dead for sure.  Now being much older and hopefully a little wiser I have begun using a non contact voltage tester.  I learned about this genius invention  around the time I started my career in the construction industry.  It is very easy to to use, just push the test button and you will hear a beep… get the tip of the tester near live electricity between 40 – 1000V and the tester will beep continuously until removed or turned off.  It works through wire insulation and occasionally through Sheetrock.  I have included a picture of a Green Lee Voltage Detector (GB, Kline, and Fluke make a nice detector also).  You can find one of these in your local hardware store or just about anywhere on the internet (check some of my sponsored sites).

Thank You and Be Safe.

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