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Testing outlet

Step 5: Testing Exposed Outlets for Current:

Take one lead from the tester and put it on the ground wire.  Touch the other lead to all connected wires.  If the tester glows, there is still power present


Testing switch

Step 6: Testing Switches for Current:

Put one lead on the ground wire and then touch the other lead to all of the other connected wires.  If, at any time, the tester glows, there is current on the switch.


Testing light socket

Step 7: Testing Light Sockets for Current:

Remove the light bulb.  Place one lead against the conductor at the bottom of the light socket and one lead against the threaded sides of the socket.  If the light glows, there is current.

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