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If I install SwitChek do I need need to Test for Dead before performing electrical maintenance?

April 26, 2017dead electrical install maintenance Performing switchek Test

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If I install SwitChek do I need need to Test for Dead before performing electrical maintenance?

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Yes. In fact, testing for dead is a legal requiremnet in most jurisdictions. There are however good reasons why you should not rely on it to verify an isolation in some cases. If you need more convincing download a copy of the “Confirming Electrical Isolations” white paper on the SwitChek page.