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Question by Richie
Submitted on 11/23/2003
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My question is from a novice. In changing a basement light fixture that doesn't work. I unscrewed the two screws and noticed two wires, a black one and and a white one. When replacing this fixture can I unscrew them without turning off the electricity and without getting shocked?

Answer by twig
Submitted on 1/5/2004
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if the switch to the light is off the black wire which is the switch leg should not be live but is is always better to shut off the circuit breaker

Answer by grant
Submitted on 1/29/2004
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hook both wires with a screw directly to the conduit box, this will eliminate any problem.

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