- Jul 14, 2017
- 743
- Pool Size
- 24000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Does anyone know a way to test whether a buried wire is carrying voltage?
My landscaper unearthed two buried 14 gauge romex cables (no conduit) as he was excavating for a retaining wall. I found two similar wires in a junction box in the detached garage which are no longer connected to anything. These are probably the ends of the buried wires and are no longer carrying voltage. Someone probably cut them off and rewired the garage years ago.
But I’d like to know for sure the buried wires are dead. I could cut them and test for voltage but if they are live...that then becomes a bigger problem having live exposed wires. Any suggestions?
My landscaper unearthed two buried 14 gauge romex cables (no conduit) as he was excavating for a retaining wall. I found two similar wires in a junction box in the detached garage which are no longer connected to anything. These are probably the ends of the buried wires and are no longer carrying voltage. Someone probably cut them off and rewired the garage years ago.
But I’d like to know for sure the buried wires are dead. I could cut them and test for voltage but if they are live...that then becomes a bigger problem having live exposed wires. Any suggestions?