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    Jan 18, 2014, 03:35 PM
    Outlets not working
    What would cause 2 outlets in the same room to both not work, but the wire going into the back of the outlet lights up my tester. I changed both outlets, but it's still the same. Thanks
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    Jan 18, 2014, 04:43 PM
    What kind of tester you using? If you are using one of those no contact voltage sensors, they detect voltage, but do not tell you that you have a complete circuit.
    Really sounds like you have a faulty neutral connection at the outlet that feeds the non functioning outlets.
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    Jan 19, 2014, 07:08 AM
    If the outlets are wired using the speedy push in connections, move wires to the screws. The push connects have a habit of not making good contact.

    Does this help?

    Chuck
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