{"id":2702,"date":"2022-10-17T14:17:04","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T18:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=2702"},"modified":"2022-12-23T10:26:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T15:26:59","slug":"what-happens-if-you-drill-into-a-live-wire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/what-happens-if-you-drill-into-a-live-wire\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens if You Drill into a Live Wire?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you need to drill a hole in the drywall and don\u2019t have a stud finder handy, then the thought of \u201cwhat happens if you drill into a live wire\u201d? probably crossed your mind. Visions of sparks flying and destroyed electrical cables are probably giving you pause, so it helps to be prepared for all possibilities.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Drilling into a live wire is a fairly rare occurrence, but it can happen when you don\u2019t know exactly what\u2019s behind your drywall, especially in older buildings with odd and unpredictable wiring.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65a46c033f0ca\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65a46c033f0ca\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/what-happens-if-you-drill-into-a-live-wire\/#So_What_Actually_Happens_When_You_Drill_into_a_Live_Wire\" title=\"So, What Actually Happens When You Drill into a Live Wire?\">So, What Actually Happens When You Drill into a Live Wire?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/what-happens-if-you-drill-into-a-live-wire\/#What_to_do_After_a_Short_Circuit\" title=\"What to do After a Short Circuit?\">What to do After a Short Circuit?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/what-happens-if-you-drill-into-a-live-wire\/#Power_Off_the_Circuit\" title=\"Power Off the Circuit\">Power Off the Circuit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/what-happens-if-you-drill-into-a-live-wire\/#Inspect_the_Damage\" title=\"Inspect the Damage\">Inspect the Damage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/what-happens-if-you-drill-into-a-live-wire\/#How_to_Avoid_Drilling_into_a_Live_Wire\" title=\"How to Avoid Drilling into a Live Wire?\">How to Avoid Drilling into a Live Wire?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_What_Actually_Happens_When_You_Drill_into_a_Live_Wire\"><\/span><strong>So, What Actually Happens When You Drill into a Live Wire?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you happen to be unlucky enough to drill into a live wire, then you\u2019ll notice a loud spark, a crackling noise, see flickering lights, and a probably blown fuse. If you hit a ground or neutral wire, you might notice some wire insulation coming out of the drilled hole but no spark or loss of power.<\/p>\n<p>Drilling into a live wire is a serious safety issue, and although rare, has the potential to electrocute someone seriously. These situations can also cause fires to start if a short creates enough of an electric arc to set fire to the wall.<\/p>\n<p>If you do hit a live wire, the first thing to do is to stop drilling or driving the nail, take your hands off the tools, and move away from the work area. Modern drills are designed to be properly grounded, so you should be protected from any serious electric shock.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_After_a_Short_Circuit\"><\/span><strong>What to do After a Short Circuit?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Power_Off_the_Circuit\"><\/span><strong>Power Off the Circuit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you drill into a live wire and short the circuit, the next thing to do is find the circuit breaker and ensure the power to the live wire is disconnected. If you\u2019re not 100% sure about where the power is heading, then shut off the power to the entire breaker.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2704 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/circuit-breaker.jpg?resize=800%2C517&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"circuit breaker\" width=\"800\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/circuit-breaker.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/circuit-breaker.jpg?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/circuit-breaker.jpg?resize=768%2C496&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also test that the power is completely off by <a href=\"https:\/\/mrelectric.com\/blog\/how-to-use-a-multimeter-to-test-an-outlet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">testing an outlet for power using a multimeter<\/a> or voltage tester.<\/p>\n<p>Never attempt to repair an electrical wire while it\u2019s still under power for obvious reasons.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspect_the_Damage\"><\/span><strong>Inspect the Damage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you can get access to the area behind the wall, then you should be able to get a good look at the damaged electrical wire. Otherwise, it\u2019s best to hire an electrician to take a look at it and handle the repair for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you take a look at the damaged wire and notice the insulation is only nicked, then you can wrap the exposed wire with electrical tape to restore the insulation and replace the wire. If one or more of the wires are severed, then you\u2019ll likely need a professional\u2019s services to fix the wire properly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Avoid_Drilling_into_a_Live_Wire\"><\/span><strong>How to Avoid Drilling into a Live Wire?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>So, how do you prevent this scenario from occurring in the first place?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s already a fairly rare occurrence, there are certainly a few things you can do to prevent drilling into a live wire in the first place.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First, don\u2019t drill holes or drive nails deeper than you need to.<\/strong> An easy way to do this is by wrapping some tape around your drill bit at the right drilling depth. Limiting your drilling depth to 1 \u00bd\u201d should ensure you avoid hitting any wiring.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be mindful of the stud locations. <\/strong>Modern studs are located either 16\u201d or 24\u201d from the wall edge. This means if your <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-do-you-know-if-youve-drilled-into-a-stud\/\">drilling into a stud<\/a> there is a very low chance you\u2019ll hit any wiring. There are scenarios where wires are run through studs, but if you drill into a stud the odds of hitting a live wire are significantly lower.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a Stud Finder. <\/strong>A stud finder set in wire-tracing mode will detect what is behind your wall (including metal and electrical components). This should give you an idea of what wiring is located behind your intended drilling location, and allow you to avoid drilling into it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch out for Outlet and Light Switches.<\/strong> A surefire way to drill into a live wire is to drill directly above an <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-change-an-electrical-outlet\/\">electrical outlet<\/a>! Whenever you drill into the space directly horizontally or vertically to an outlet or switch there is a good chance of encountering internal wiring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you need to drill a hole in the drywall and don\u2019t have a stud finder handy, then the thought of \u201cwhat happens if you drill into a live wire\u201d? probably crossed your mind. 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