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    bigtfruge Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 7, 2011, 03:41 PM
    Circuit troubles
    I plugged an appliance into the outlet in the restroom and it tripped the breaker. I reset the breaker and still now power. I tested the breaker, its good! I tested every outlet on the circuit with my GT-10 Polarity Cube and it indicates HOT&GRD. REV. Any tips would be greatly appreciated

    Thanks
    Trey
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    Jan 7, 2011, 04:21 PM

    Hot & ground reversed is an indication of an open neutral. You need to visually check each item and splice on this circuit starting with the panel connection to confirm a sound neutral.
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    Jan 7, 2011, 06:24 PM
    Thanks! stanfortyman
    1st. I reassured the neutral was good at the panel.
    2nd. I located all the junction boxes. (only had 2)
    3rd. Broke connections at junction boxes
    4th. Verified that circuit was still open (YES)
    5th. Broke connections on remaining outlets, testing the circuit after each one was broken.
    6th. I got to the last outlet in the circuit (an outside all weather outlet) and it broke the circuit. Tested incoming hot to neutral and there it was (120 VAC) across the two. It was beautiful!
    7th I tripped the breaker,
    8th Went back to the outlet (6th) spliced the hots and neutrals
    9th. Reset the breaker and then check back inside.
    10th After an afternoon of troubleshooting. The circuit was complete and Victory was mine!
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    Jan 7, 2011, 06:33 PM

    Awesome. Good for you!

    Great troubleshooting skills.
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    Jan 8, 2011, 11:26 AM
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    With your troubleshooting skills, you might be a help on the panel!
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