Answer by ATCSVOL for Is there ever a reason for reversing hot and neutral on...
This is never necessary and is potentially lethal.Correct it or have it corrected as soon as you can.It is worth noting that you can getwiring reversals in sockets that allow properly wired appliances...
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Make sure that your ground is not hot. I found so receptacles in my house that were apparently wired in reverse (according to a receptacle tester). In reality, some had connected the ground for that...
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There is no reason why they should be reversed. Fix the receptacles and double check all the electrical in your house. It looks like you had someone living there that was comfortable making electrical...
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I moved into a new home and several receptacles have the hot and neutral reversed. I confirmed this with a basic receptacle tester. I opened one up and found the white wire on the brass terminal, and...
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