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    Aug 28, 2010, 12:02 PM
    How to read voltage in a house circuit
    Reading voltage across house lines
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    Aug 28, 2010, 12:13 PM

    Use a volt/ohm meter, cheap at big box stores.
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    Aug 28, 2010, 03:19 PM

    In order for us to help, we need more information from you.

    I know you are looking for a voltage reading, but where and how much voltage do you expect to see?
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    Aug 28, 2010, 06:39 PM

    based on the post that got erased:

    Quote Originally Posted by OP's deleted post
    where to read to get voltage- is it white to black or black to ground or ground to white
    Assuming a receptacle or a power feed.

    Black to white = 120 V
    Black to Ground/green = 120 V
    Ground/Green to white ~0V
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