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"SBH" wrote:

You can purchase a non-contact voltage tester @ HF for $7 and it works
great.

Im not sure if this will work, but plug in the cord and run the tester along
starting from the outlet. I would believe it it will detect power until it
hits the bad spot then stop. Someone with better electrical experience will
correct me if I'm wrong.

Since this is usenet, someone will probably correct you even if you're
right.