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Default Neon light for AC outlet tester.

On Monday, 6 November 2017 18:50:33 UTC, Pat wrote:
On Mon, 6 Nov 2017 10:01:55 -0800, "David Farber"
wrote:
Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Sun, 5 Nov 2017 22:36:43 -0800, "David Farber"
wrote:

I have one of those polarity/line/ground checker plugs. It has three
lamps that illuminate according to the condition of the 120VAC
outlet. The neon light that illuminates indicating a good ground is
not lighting up anymore. Will this replacement neon light work
properly for this application?

https://www.digikey.com/product-deta...C2A-ND/3150384


You do know that only 2 of the three bulbs should be lit for a good
outlet, right? The ones going from hot to ground and hot to neutral
should be on. The one going from neutral to ground is always off
unless hot and neutral have been swapped due to a wiring mistake.


Modern units seem to use more complex circuits where all 3 normally light.


NT