1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Home Renovations

How to Test Electrical Current With a Voltage Tester

By , About.com Guide

1 of 5

Locate a Working Electrical Receptacle

Photo © Lee Wallender, licensed to About.com
Find an electrical receptacle that you positively know is live. Typically, this is a receptacle that is powering an appliance or a radio.

Explore Home Renovations

About.com Special Features

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

Make Your Own Scented Pine Cones

Bring a little of the fall season in your home with this easy-to-make craft. More >

  1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Home Renovations
  4. Electrical
  5. How to Test an Electric Outlet With a Voltage Tester>

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.