darsben wrote:
3oaks wrote:
darsben wrote:
First thing I would check is polarity on the outlet at the house.
House current is AC (alternating current). Impossible to be wired polarity specific.
black or hot to brass
white or neutral to silver.
Try reversing them and see what happens
UMM.. NO.
What part of the OPs last post don't you UNDERSTAND.
THEIR EXTENSION CORD IS FAULTY..
THE EXTENSION CORD HAS A FAULT, THEREFORE NO REASON FOR THE OP TO SWITCH OR CHANGE ANY OF THE HOUSE WIRING.
OP IS NOW USING A DIFFERENT EXTENSION CORD AND NO ONE IS GETTING SHOCKED..
PLEASE DO NOT TELL PEOPLE TO RANDOMLY SWITCH WIRES AROUND ON OUTLETS.
THE PROPER WAY TO DIAGNOSE FOR MISWIRED OUTLETS IS TO USE AN OUTLET TESTER..