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    Rafael707 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 29, 2011, 09:20 PM
    22 volts in a outlet what do I do about it?
    I have a 22 volt reading in an outlet. What do I do about this?
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    Dec 30, 2011, 04:31 AM
    Get it repaired so the correct supply voltage is at the outlet.

    I will assume your using a digital volt meter, which will read low induced voltages. The 22 volts you see is effectively zero volts.
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    Dec 30, 2011, 06:24 AM
    Possibly a loose/bad connection.
    Using an extension cord plugged into a good receptacle can be used as a reference to determine if you have a bad neutral or a bad hot.
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