I have to locate a breaker for an outlet, maybe two if they are are
separate breakers. I know where the panel(s) are, but not which breaker
controls the outlet. I can't shut off the breakers until I find it since
there is other equipment that I don't want to shut down.

What am I risking by "shorting" out the outlet and having it trip the
breaker so I can find it?

If the risk is low, what's the best way to short it out? I was thining of
a plug where I stripped the two wires, tied them together and taped the
end. Anything better?

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cahrles