I'm Mike Sokol, the author of the hot-skin link posted above. PLEASE don't accept any shocks or tingles from your RVs. At the very least, the OP has an open or high-impedance safety ground connection between the frame of the trailer and the neutral-g...
Harvey51 wrote:Jmsokol, I'm glad to have opportunity to thank you for your most interesting article on the dangerous double wiring mistake that isn't detectable without a no contact tester. My old electrician friend and I quite enjoyed it and we wil...
joebedford wrote:I know how to use a DVM. Maybe I've been lucky but I've never tested an outlet before plugging in. How many people actually have problems? (yes, I know it happens sometimes).Perhaps I'm just a magnet for these things, but I have emai...
RichieC wrote:A VOM is well worth learning to use, BUT if you don't use it all the time or don't have the desire for it you may find yourself unsure of your ability to use it.As suggested, use a polarity tester to back up your diagnoses. I would also...
Adam-12 wrote:As far as wiring damage and someone mentioned "polarity," ha! Good luck on a "polarity" issue. Outlets in America run "AC" current, so "polarity" is a moot topic of discussion. Actually, IMHO "polarity" is a huge topic of discussion....
