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RobertCorky
Dec 5, 2009, 10:56 AM
There is current coming to the outlet however lights plugged in to it won't come on?

stanfortyman
Dec 5, 2009, 11:04 AM
First off, you have voltage, not current. Semantics I know, but I think it needed clarification.

How did you test for voltage? It is very possible to get a reading and have a loose or compromised connection somewhere preventing completion of the circuit.

RobertCorky
Dec 5, 2009, 11:25 AM
I used a tester.

Tev
Dec 5, 2009, 11:59 AM
I think Stan was asking what kind of tester you used. Was it a Multimeter, Non-Contact voltage detector, Receptacle tester or something else?