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    jsig123 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 24, 2011, 10:05 AM
    No power
    So I recently changed some plugs in my basement the wires have power and the plug has power but when I try and connect something to it the power doesn't turn on even though the cord I connected has power? And now I'm stuck because I've checked everything and don't know what else to do
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    Apr 24, 2011, 01:06 PM
    Check it with a polarity tester (like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/OUTLET-PLUG-3-PRONG-GROUNG-POLARITY-TESTER-TEST-OUTLETS-/380203376789#ht_1345wt_905) to make sure you're not lacking a neutral or hot connection.
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    Apr 25, 2011, 10:26 AM

    Okay, bare with me for a minute, please.

    Exactly how did you determine that you have voltage at the outlets?

    Did you use a multi-meter? If so, how much voltage did you see?

    What are you trying to operate?
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    Apr 25, 2011, 10:57 PM
    Polarity could be reversed? Common is being plugged into the hot side, vice/versa?
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