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David Nebenzahl wrote:

On 8/10/2009 6:32 PM E Z Peaces spake thus:

David Nebenzahl wrote:

On 8/10/2009 11:19 AM Bob F spake thus:

He says "test for current", but probably means test for voltage.

Or "test for the presence of electrical current", same difference.

What current is present in at a properly connected outlet with no cord
plugged in?

OK, so technically it's the presence of electrical *potential*. Happy?

You mean, technically speaking, voltage is voltage and current is
current? Someone as knowledgeable as you about electricity shouldn't
object to being asked to use the correct word.