Stormin Mormon wrote:
First, some terms.

A "short" is when something is connected, but shouldn't be. An "open"
is something not connected, but should be.

Since you have a VOM, please try reading from the hot to the ground.
If this gives you 110 volts, then the problem is with your neutral.

In any case, it's a good idea every couple years to take a screw
driver and tighten all the neutrals in your breaker box. I know no one
does, but it's a good idea. I've lived at the same adress for 11
years, and not tightened my neutrals.

No, that's NOT a good idea. In fact, it's a good way for somoene who
doesn't know what they're doing to get killed. And probably overtighten all
the connections too. If it was done right, it won't change.

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