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?
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! :)
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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?