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It obviously can be done, and I've heard folks more experienced than I say "all ya gotta do...", and I'll admit that I might have even wired a switch/outlet mys
by mikestew 4y ago
It obviously can be done, and I've heard folks more experienced than I say "all ya gotta do...", and I'll admit that I might have even wired a switch/outlet myself without flipping the breaker. And a pro could probably get away with it for a long time.
But it just sounds like something that is one distraction away from a bad day.
- aaronmdjones 4y agoIn the UK, as far as the Health & Safety Executive goes, who are the people who will be hauling you up in court if your screwups cause injury or death, they go to great lengths to discourage working live if at all possible. That said, it is sometimes necessary. I've replaced a circuit protective device in a live electrical panel in a commercial setting before. As you point out, avoiding distraction is a very important factor. That means no chit-chat, no-one overlooking and critiquing what you're doing, noise to a minimum, all of the tools you'll need prepared up-front, etc.