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    DustyLamborgini Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 4, 2011, 08:05 PM
    Problem: I have a GFI outlet that when I press & hold the reset button
    A yellow light comes on when I press and HOLD the reset button on my GFI. When I release it, there is no light. I have a voltage tester and I'm not getting any current to the wires. However, I accidentally touched the "white" and grounded myself and got a jolt. Why am I getting shocked and yet can't find any voltage when I test the line??
    No power... arrrgghhhhh!
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    Jan 4, 2011, 09:06 PM

    Check for voltage between black "hot" and ground.
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    Jan 5, 2011, 05:12 AM

    Sounds like the polarity is reveresed. The white is hot.

    If that is the case the GFI will not work. They are designed to only work if wired properly.

    Get a decent tester and see if the white is hot and black is neutral. If so then you have to find this problem and fix it.
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