PAES Practice EP · Electrical EP2 · Lamp Socket
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EP2 · Procedure
1
Connect black wire to brass screw on socket.
2
Connect white wire to silver screw.
3
Screw in the bulb BEFORE plugging in.
4
Plug into the GFCI and test.
⚠ Order matters
Bulb in BEFORE plugging in. Always GFCI, never the wall outlet directly.
BR
SI
GFCI
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Why bulb-first

If you plug in an empty socket, you have a live screw shell exposed. A momentary slip and you're touching live current. Bulb first, every time.
  • ○ Black to brass on socket
  • ○ White to silver on socket
  • ○ Bulb in BEFORE plugging
  • ○ GFCI plug only