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    Sep 16, 2010, 10:59 PM
    How do I cap an electrical wire
    I just removed a plug and now the wires are exposed. It's late at night and I only have one cap. Can I put both the black and the white wire in the cap or is that a no no? The breaker is off at the moment so not sure what will happen when I turn it back on.

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    Sep 16, 2010, 11:41 PM
    NO!! Do not put the two wires together! Cap one with the cap you have and tape the other one with any kind of tape you have, or a band aid, or aglob of silicone, or anything (non conductive) to cover the bare wire
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    Sep 17, 2010, 01:18 AM
    That's what I figured and that's what I did. Thanks!!
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    Sep 17, 2010, 01:18 AM
    That's what I figured and that's what I did. Thanks!!
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    Sep 19, 2010, 01:34 PM
    You are welcome...
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