Before you do any electrical
work on a circuit, make sure the power is off. Turn off the breaker (or
pull/unscrew the correct fuse) to the circuit you'll be working on .Post a sign
on the service panel so nobody tries to restore power while you're working on
the circuits. Double-check the circuit with a circuit tester before you touch
it to make sure the correct breaker has been tripped .Labeling or drawing a Before
unhooking wires will take any guesswork out of how to reconnect them. Wear
shoes with non-conductive soles, use tools with rubber grips and don't stand in
water to avoid a potentially dangerous shock.Finally, never push yourself to
finish a wiring job. That's when mistakes happen. If you run into a difficult
stretch of work, take a break and think about what needs to be done. If you're
still not sure, don't take chances -- contact a professional.
