I was replacing a compete wall electric socket and when I removed the wires from the old socket, my screw driver touched the wires and sparks went every where and messed up my screw driver. I turned off the main breaker before I started.
In some cases outlets are wired tandem meaning that each of the two outlets on the socket are wired to a different breaker. Or your main breaker is defective, You should always test outlets to confirm they are off before touching wiring, even if you turn of the main switch. Better to spend a few seconds testing than the last 2 seconds of your life wishing you had.
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