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    williamangela Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 10, 2012, 11:43 PM
    Why does my power point not work but I can still read full voltage?
    Why does my power point not work but I can still read full voltage? Other points before it on the same breaker are active but nothing after and I've tried replacing the point but no good. Any ideas? Thanks
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    Jan 11, 2012, 05:13 AM
    How/where are you reading full voltage?
    Could be an open neutral.

    Are you located in the UK?
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    Jan 11, 2012, 11:49 PM
    Thanks stanfortyman
    Was an open neutral at the last active point. Was reading 250v (standard in Australia) at the inactive points because the neutral was still partially connected. Problem solved
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