I kicked another tar baby over at Bryans house. I asked, why do we really believe the condenser disconnect has to be worked on hot? Isn't this just a safety device for the HVAC tech and all his work should be able to be done in his box, only using the disconnect to disconnect. If he really thinks it is bad (no power on the load end of the whip) why isn't he calling an electrician? Since he should be checking the branch circuit breaker anyway, why not turn it off before he looks in side the disconnect if he must. Why IS this any different than the receptacle behind the fridge? Does the appliance repairman tear into that if he has no power at the face of the receptacle?
