Introduction: How to Be Safe With Projects That Involve Mains AC
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If you are a beginner electronics hobbyist, you may encounter some projects that require you to plug right into the wall. This is a potentially dangerous thing if you don't know what you are doing. There is 120 volts in the standard US outlet and 240 volts in the UK (correct me if I'm wrong) this voltage can kill or give a nasty shock depending on the path of the current. In this Instructable I will give you some general rules to follow in order to safely work with Mains AC
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