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    Feb 13, 2009, 07:42 AM
    120V dual receptacle outlets
    I have 5 dual (120V) receptacle outlets in one room. Only one outlet works out all the two outlets at all five in the room. Just happened yesterday for no reason.
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    Feb 13, 2009, 11:38 AM

    A lot of times, outlets are wired where one is hot all the time and the other is controlled by a wall switch. Try flipping any wall switches and see if this turns on the other outlet at each location.

    Good Luck,
    WallyH
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