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Posted by buffalobill on June 28, 2006, 11:59 pm
if it is an outlet, you can replace all five outlets for $5.
or you can find out if one is bad with a meter by disconnecting each
outlet.
you must unplug all devices from the troublesome circuit and each
outlet with a MULTIMETER for more complete readings leading to better
answers. the neon tester bulb has helped identify a danger in your
home.
original thread with original answers at :
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.home.repair/browse_frm/thread/872c5b4566c1b701/b6ffd674bf53e1e2?lnk=st&q=&rnum=2&hl=en#b6ffd674bf53e1e2
other faq at:
http://www.landfield.com/faqs/electrical-wiring/part1/
JK wrote:
> A pig tail tester shows that I have two hot wires in each of the
> outlets in one room. House new 23 years ago and no problems until the
> other day. A few days ago plugging iron into outlet cause all on
> circuit to loose power. Breaker didn't flip. I replaced breaker and
> outlet. Iron works fine in other outlet on other circuit. Twelve
> hours or so after loosing power, with breaker on lights returned.
> Plugged iron in and lost power again without breaker flipping to off.
> 2nd test of outlet with pig tail tester again showed two hot wires.
> Iron works fine elsewhere. Any thoughts appreciated. Room has
> outlets, ceiling fan, and a switch to one of the plugs. I didn't test
> the switch. Thanks again.
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