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Empty_Nest__Soo
Explorer
Nov 22, 2014

Chasing electrical gremlins - GFCI outlet puzzle

On our trip at the end of last month, a table lamp quit working. Changing the bulb did not help, but a voltage detector showed voltage present at the base of the socket. I figured the switch in the ...
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YC_1
Nomad
Nov 23, 2014
I would bet a beer on a new one fixing the problem. I have seen plenty of them go up in smoke.

Do try the voltmeter across a battery trick for a real learning experience. Not enough current to even feel but enough to drive a digital voltmeter.

I have an old Simpson 260 analog meter that solves that issue when any doubts come up.

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