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  • Dec 22, 2010, 05:27 PM
    ROYB55
    Hot/neutral reverse?
    I installed a GFI receptacle and my circuit tester reads OPEN GROUND. I connected the ground wire to the green ground screw and now the circuit tester reads HOT/NEU REVERSE. Can anyone advise me how to make the tester read CORRECT?
  • Dec 22, 2010, 06:04 PM
    creahands

    Reverse the wires to the outlet.

    Chuck
  • Dec 22, 2010, 06:13 PM
    ROYB55
    BINGO!! Thanks for taking the time to help me out. Your answer solved my problem. Thank you, ROYB
  • Dec 23, 2010, 08:05 AM
    creahands

    Come back anytime and happy holidays

    Chuck

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