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The GCFI probably saved your life. This is why you always test an outlet with a lightbulb before doing electrical work.
by ravel-bar-foo 5y ago
The GCFI probably saved your life.
This is why you always test an outlet with a lightbulb before doing electrical work.
- morsch 5y agoMake sure to test that the light bulb works. Or use a tool designed to test for power. And then make sure it works.
- IgorPartola 5y agoThe GFCI didn’t go off so I don’t think I touched the ground wire. I wasn’t myself grounded but I grabbed the outlet as I pulled by grasping the sides and my hand completed the circuit between the live and neutral wires. I am generally really careful about this kind of stuff but this was a complete surprise with the wiring of the place. Honestly it didn’t actually do much beyond just small muscle twitches in my hand. I only realized what happened after I let go of it and my hand still felt a little funny. Definitely do not recommend but at least it was a 240V outlet or anything like that.