Is it fine to leave the light switch on while i change a light bulb?

its a double flourescent, one of the bulbs is out. if i turn it off, itll be completely dark, i have no other lights. is it safe to change the bulb with the current running?|||yes it is ok to change the light blub|||I HAVE DONE THIS WITH NO BAD CONSEQUENCES.|||Not a flourescent light. Use a candle.|||You should be fine as long as you only touch the glass part of the bulb while changing it If you touch the ends at the same time you will know it.|||If you already understand that the current is on and that is the only light source the it kindof a given the you are going to be careful and handle the glass part of the flourescent tube not touching the ends ===== be sure the pins seat properly and you may want to have a flashlite in your pocket while on the ladder just to be sure that you have some alternate light ( how about a candle in a safe place == hope these suggestions help you ...|||You could damage your ballasts if you allow your bulb connectors to touch metal while you are replacing them.|||I do it all the time





When working I changes lights and the offices are working so we dont turn them off...nothing to worry about.





It also helps to let you know if you have it correctly in place and it%26#039;s lit.|||if you have two terminals on one end of the lamp in the socket and you touch the other two terminals to the metal frame of the fixture, you will temporarily energize the entire fixture. however, if the ground is continuous this will not cause a problem other than, maybe, a small arc.