Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

Jonnonation t1_j1y5m7y wrote

That's how I do it it's 12v you will be fine. Only issue is if there is some kind of dead short in the powersuply and you get 230v though the wires but I highly doubt that would happen. If your that worried about it see if you can get alligator clips for your multi meter. Or some other way of testing it without actually touching the wires.

3

Jonnonation t1_j1y5ols wrote

Also if you have an outlet with an RCD I would use that.

1

JenBcute OP t1_j1y6ljf wrote

I actually do have alligator clips that came with my soldering iron...will that make it safer? Is the rubber what makes it safer?

If so, would using rubber gloves work the same way? My boyfriend got me a pair to use when working with electricity that I ALWAYS use when splicing or soldering things!

See, I do this kind of thing quite frequently....usually I can find a Youtube video to find out how to do something, but then I usually just run everything by my bf like hey I'm planning to do this, any issues or suggestions? However, I wasn't able to find exactly what I was looking for on Youtube & my bf is not being cooperative tonight so that's why I am turning to the Reddit Gods!!! I appreciate your time & help! :)

1

JenBcute OP t1_j1y72po wrote

Someone just answered me elsewhere, then my whole post got deleted before I could respond...they suggested I get a non-contact voltage tester....well, I already have one!!! I thought that only tested outlets or to see if there was a hot wire where I'm about to drill, etc!

Can I really use that instead of touching the wires with my multimeter?

1