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Troubleshooting Problems with Electrical Outlets

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The electrical power in my bedroom is off and none of the wall outlets work: How to Understand Outlet Polarity Testing, When using a outlet tester on the outlets it reads that the hot and ground are reversed.

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Electric Outlets Do Not Work
[ad#block]Electrical Question: The electrical power in my bedroom is off and none of the wall outlets work.

This electrical question came from: James, a Homeowner from Lynchburg, Virginia.

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical repair question James.

How to Avoid Problems When Wiring Outlets

Receptacle Polarity Tester

Application: Troubleshooting and Testing Outlets and Circuit Wiring.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools a Voltage Tester or Plug-In Circuit Analyzer.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, the extent of the electrical repairs, the number of receptacle outlets that are affected and access to each location.
Precaution: Identify the outlet circuit, turn it OFF and  Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

What To Do When Wall Outlets Do Not Work

A plug in outlet tester can be very useful for testing the circuit wiring of an electrical outlet.

How to Understand Outlet Polarity Testing

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