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Jonnonation t1_j1y5ols wrote
Also if you have an outlet with an RCD I would use that.
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! :)
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?
iRuinLunches t1_j1y5x3m wrote
There are tutorials online that deal with multimeters orrr get yourself a Fluke 1AC-A1-II VoltAlert Non-Contact Voltage Tester from Lowes or similar ORRR hire a professional. Please be safe Op! Good luck!
SecondLower t1_j1y60ve wrote
First turn your multimeter to “Volts” mode usually signified by a V, next assuming your multimeter is normal connect your black lead to wire A and the red lead to wire B. If the output voltage is positive (+) then wire A is negative and wire B is positive, if the output voltage is negative then vice versa
Also 99.99% of the time is that black wires are usually negative but I know you wanted to be sure! And you guys are both right so don’t argue over this type of stuff lol, you just are kinda scared and you want to be sure, and he is probably a little frustrated, have a good evening!
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communiqui t1_j1y54nb wrote
No
JenBcute OP t1_j1y5d74 wrote
No to which question? LOL
No, you cannot confirm I won't die? No, I cannot test it like that?
Can you confirm a safe way for me to test to find the positive & negative wires?
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.