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Basic Wiring Question - Duplex Outlet
I'm no electrician, so, if there's no easy answer to this, I'm calling
a pro. I'm trying to fix an electrical outlet in my house. Seems like a wiring problem, though I initially suspected the outlet. Measured voltages: Black (hot) vs. ground = 120VAC White (neutral) vs. ground = 0VAC (so far, so good, eh?) Black vs. white = 0VAC (should be 120VAC, right?) Any idea what would cause this other than wiring problem? All other devices on this circuit work. Thanks. |
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In article .com,
Drew wrote: I'm no electrician, so, if there's no easy answer to this, I'm calling a pro. I'm trying to fix an electrical outlet in my house. Seems like a wiring problem, though I initially suspected the outlet. Measured voltages: Black (hot) vs. ground = 120VAC White (neutral) vs. ground = 0VAC (so far, so good, eh?) Black vs. white = 0VAC (should be 120VAC, right?) Any idea what would cause this other than wiring problem? All other devices on this circuit work. Somewhere between this outlet and the other end of the white wire is an open. Check the previous outlet in the chain. -- Rich Greenberg Marietta, GA, USA richgr atsign panix.com + 1 770 321 6507 Eastern time. N6LRT I speak for myself & my dogs only. VM'er since CP-67 Canines:Val, Red & Shasta (RIP),Red, husky Owner:Chinook-L Atlanta Siberian Husky Rescue. www.panix.com/~richgr/ Asst Owner:Sibernet-L |
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Thanks for your helpful and prompt reply.
When you say 'an open', I assume this could also mean a switch. |
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Drew wrote: Thanks for your helpful and prompt reply. When you say 'an open', I assume this could also mean a switch. It could be, but if so, the switch is miswired. The switch SHOULD be in the black wire. The first place I would look is the previous outlet in the chain. It should have 2 white wires on it, and one may be broken or have come off the outlet. -- Rich Greenberg Marietta, GA, USA richgr atsign panix.com + 1 770 321 6507 Eastern time. N6LRT I speak for myself & my dogs only. VM'er since CP-67 Canines:Val, Red & Shasta (RIP),Red, husky Owner:Chinook-L Atlanta Siberian Husky Rescue. www.panix.com/~richgr/ Asst Owner:Sibernet-L |
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