If you know which breaker controls the outlet, turn it off before proceeding. (You can always turn off the main to be extra careful.) Test for power with a non-contact voltage tester, multimeter or ...

During an accidental short circuit, enormous currents may be generated, and if the circuit be not broken by suitable switchgear, great damage may be done to very expensive cables and generators.

Porsche is recalling 27,527 Taycan electric sedans with concerns that a short circuit in the battery system may lead to a fire. At the same time, Audi is recalling 6499 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT ...