On Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:12:02 -0400, Tony
wrote:

PE wrote:
I've confirmed continuity from each plug prong through to the on/off
switch

I read this but didn't really get it before. Tony's right. To the
on/off switch isn't what I meant. It's not the same as "across the
plug prongs". "From one prong to the other" is clearer. Doing that
checks the entire circuit, not just the plug and the cord.

and the outlet is definitely energized.

Did you check continuity from one plug prong to the other... should show
little resistance... but only when the switch is on HIGH.