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Hi,
Appreciate your views - We replaced a metal double socket with another - wiring it exactly the same (i.e. grounding the face plate). We wanted to check we've not missed anything!
The 'old' socket has a metal face (but plastic switches); the 'new' socket has a metal face (as well as metal switches).
Using a non-contact voltage tester - it shows that the 'new' socket's face plate is safe to touch. However, the pen detects voltage when I press it against the switches of the socket (when the electricity is on, but the switch on the socket is otherwise off). Is this normal and safe?
Many thanks!
Appreciate your views - We replaced a metal double socket with another - wiring it exactly the same (i.e. grounding the face plate). We wanted to check we've not missed anything!
The 'old' socket has a metal face (but plastic switches); the 'new' socket has a metal face (as well as metal switches).
Using a non-contact voltage tester - it shows that the 'new' socket's face plate is safe to touch. However, the pen detects voltage when I press it against the switches of the socket (when the electricity is on, but the switch on the socket is otherwise off). Is this normal and safe?
Many thanks!