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    coreyterrin Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    #1

    Jun 28, 2012, 10:32 AM
    Hot wire
    Wire from box gets hot
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    Jun 28, 2012, 10:34 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by coreyterrin View Post
    Wire from box gets hot
    Two black wire that is connected to the screws
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    Jun 28, 2012, 10:40 AM
    Please clarify your question.
    The more details and information you give, the better we can help.
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    Jun 28, 2012, 12:41 PM
    Sorry Corey, neitehr of your posts make any sense. You need to start over and give us as much detail as possible.
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    Jun 28, 2012, 08:36 PM
    I'm assuming you mean the black wire connected to the brass screws on a receptacle is getting hot?
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    Jun 29, 2012, 06:11 AM
    The screws are loose or the switch is bad.
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    Jun 29, 2012, 06:49 AM
    What I do not understand is how anyone can answer a question that makes no sense.
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