Geoff wrote:

I will check what the circuit reads when having something plugged into
it...


Don't forget to turn it on! :-)

G


Check the voltages at your other outlets. If they read other than 120V,
you might have an open neutral, with other appliances on the
circuit acting as a voltage divider to create a virtual ground.If the OP is using a digital meter, this might also be a completely

dead circuit with an induced voltage on it that will go away if, say, a
lamp is plugged in (which might be a worthwhile test.)

nate




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