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Posted by Pete C. on July 18, 2006, 5:29 pm
Bud-- wrote:
>
> Pete C. wrote:
>
> > Bob wrote:
> >
> >>I plugged a APC UPS system in to a socket in my house and a red light came
> >>on that is labeled "wiring fault." Does this mean there is no ground or is
> >>it detecting some other problem? Is there a way to trouble shoot and find
> >>what the fault is?
> >
> >
> > One of the $10 ($15 with GFCI tester) little plug in three light testers
> > you can get most anywhere will identify most common wiring problems just
> > fine. Once you identify the problem either tackle it referencing a DIY
> > home wiring book from the library or have an electrician fix it for you
> > depending on your confidence / skill level.
> >
> > Pete C.
>
> Plug in testers can indicate a bad outlet but won't necessarily indicate
> a good outlet. They run on very low current and, in particular, can't
> give a reliable test of the ground wire. I would be more extreme than
> Jeff and use a lightbulb in a pigtail socket.
>
> bud--
It the fault was detected / reported by the APC UPS then the little
tester should readily identify it. The UPS isn't generally the most
sophisticated electrical tester.
Pete C.
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