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Electrical Question from John about Electrical Wiring

Question: I have two outlets that do not work. When I test them with a volt meter I get the meter to light if I touch the black wire to the box but not when I touch it to the white wire.

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[ad#block]Question: I have two outlets that do not work. When I test them with a volt meter I get the meter to light if I touch the black wire to the box but not when I touch it to the white wire. This is the case for both outlets – they are in different rooms but probably on the same circuit

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