On 25 Jan 2004, Phil Anderson wrote:

One more thing, and I guess it slightly contradicts what I
described before. There is one outlet (#1) in the room that is
not controlled by the light switch(#2).

Outlet #1 is likely not even on the same breaker. Have you
ever tried that one while you have the breaker off working on
our mystery circuit?

That outlet is closest to the circuit breaker box.

Probably not a factor.

As you go clockwise around the
room, the next thing you reach, on the same wall, is the single
light switch(#2). Around the corner and on the next wall is the
duplex receptacle (#3) with two whites, one black, and an
unconnected red wire. The next wall has two more outlets (#4 &
#5), and both work only when the switch is on.

When you read my other reply, #5 will be the location to look
for the "extra" black wire, the "11 o'clock" reference of mine.

#1 is always hot. #2 has the switch with a wire that is always
hot. 3, 4 and 5 are switched. Is the mystery red wire a way to
get the last three outlets hot all the time?

YES, in all likelyhood.

Or should I stick to my day job?

You're doing great. Stick with it, we're almost done :-)


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