Voltage recorded when switch is off?

[abnjim6]

I am installing ceiling fan and when the ceiling wires (two) are tested for the presence of AC voltage and the wall switch is OFF, I read 50 VAC. When switched on the VAC reading is 117 VAC.

I am using a T5-600 Fluke multi-tester in the "V" position.

Should I continue with this installation and risk a shock?

Why does this tester read 50 VAC when the wall switch is in the OFF position?

Thank you.

James

 

[ackbarthestar]

Should I continue with this installation and risk a shock?

There is a pretty obvious solution to this one. However, if you are not sure whether or not you should continue then I suggest that you don't.
You will put yourself at risk if you have not had the necessary experience in dealing with electrics.

You have been warned......

 

[timbobelfast]

Crazy question.

If you are capable then I suggest you carry out safe isolation first or call a qualified electrician.

 

[abnjim6]

Thank you for the advice.

But can you explain "safe isolation?" This is a foreign technique to a non-electrician.

Thanks

 

[pencilpusher]

Wind up possibly? :smile5:

Has access to a tester but has never heard of safe isolation?

 

[One_of_them]

safe isolation is where clowns like you never pick up tools and risk the lives of innocent people trusting your skills.

 

[telectrix]

if the voltages are as you stated, there is a problem which needs sorting by a qualified electrician. if we gave you ( as a non-electrician) advice which resulted in you being electrocuted, we would be at fault. call in an electrician.

 

[KevinS]

Abnjim6, take no notice of these people, the true cause of your problem is the pixies at your local electrical makers, pouring too much of that electricery stuff into your cables.
i would get in touch with them and demand they stop

 

[oldtimer]

Emm I take it you are in the US if this is the case your 117v is fine your 50v is induced ac pick up because you are using a multimeter but if you used a voltage tester nothing would register

Hop I am right about US or it egg on ones face lol

 

[Amp David]

Why does everyone rave on about the Fluke T5 being such a good volt tester then?