hot outlets


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Old 08-13-00, 05:52 AM
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i've got a couple of outlets that test hot with a tester,however when something is plugged into these outlets they don't work,any suggestions....thanks
 
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Old 08-13-00, 06:35 AM
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Try another tester. You may be getting a false reading.
 
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Old 08-13-00, 08:04 AM
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Also try replacing the outlets. It could be they are worn out and not making electrical contact with whatever you are plugging into them.
 
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Old 08-14-00, 08:14 AM
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hello odeigh,
could also hbe an open nutural, u didnt state what type of tester u were useing if its an induction tester they r made to locate hots
 
 

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