Replacing a Circuit Breaker: Essential Lighting

Replacing a Circuit Breaker: Essential Lighting
Safety is a must when working with any type of electrical devices and outlets. Circuit breaker boxes and panels house a lot of electricity so safety precautions should be taken any time you are working in or around the circuit breaker box. Before you try to replace a circuit breaker, you will need to have the right tools for the job. The essentials include adequate lighting as a part of your electrical equipment. An insulated flashlight will work, but holding a flashlight in one hand and try to remove a circuit breaker with the other hand can be difficult especially for amateurs. The best lighting option is freestanding lighting that includes a power supply; with the power off, you won't be able to use any outlets. These lights can be purchased at many hardware stores or electrical supply stores.
When you are working with electricity it is extremely important to see all of the wires and objects associated with the area that you are working in. One touch of a live wire is all it takes for a fatal accident. Make sure you have the right gear to do the job correctly.