In this case, check all the plugs for power and then trip the breaker. Recheck the plugs to ensure they’ve been de-energized.
Not necessarily. This would depend on the type of equipment you’re using.
Thanks Jeff.
Can you comment on using the standard 3 light circuit analyzer vs using something like Sure Test in these situations?
Do you recommend using the Sure Test on these types of older homes?
I recommend using the SureTest over the three-light tester under all circumstances. The SureTest is much more reliable in giving accurate readings.
The three-light testers do not provide enough information to achieve an accurate analysis of the circuit wiring.
Both the SureTest and the three-light tester will indicate a hot-neutral reverse on a receptacle with an open ground, but only the SureTest can indicate both conditions (when present) on an individual receptacle.
Thank you Jeff.
One more thing. Which one would you recommend? I see there is a few different SureTest models out there.
I use (and prefer) the SureTest 61-165.
I have the 61-059