On Sat, 12 May 2007 13:36:26 +0100, "The Medway Handyman"
mused:

Owain wrote:

I assume thats safe enough?

No, because if you rewrite your procedu

Switch light on, check with volt stick to ensure volt stick is
working. Remove fuse/turn off breaker for hopefully-relevant circuit.
Volt stick breaks. Check again with volt stick. Get shock.

you can see the flaw.

I do - thanks.

You must check your tester on a known live supply *before* AND *after*
checking the circuit to ensure your tester is not broken and giving
you a false negative.

Easy enough to do.

Also, when you say "turn off" you should say "lock off" unless the CU
is under your control whilst working on the circuit. Electricity At
Work Regulations apply to you.

If its a fuse I put in in my pocket. '

Not actually an acceptable method, technically.

How would I lock off a breaker?

With a padlock, used on a breaker with lock off facilities or with a
MCB lock off kit.
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Regards,
Stuart.