I don't think people read the entire thread before firing off a reply. I read your initial message, and was going to reply, but finished reading the rest and changed my mind. Richard <http://www.n7tgb.net/> www.n7tgb.net
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 11:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due toElectrocution and Fire Hazards At 7/5/2008 10:09, you wrote: > > The inspector I used checked every outlet in the house, & found one in >the > > garage that had line & neutral reversed. It is tagged as such, & is now > > only used with fully insulated loads such as Christmas lights. > > > >Uh...seems like it might be wiser to just rewire the receptacle? Once >you've determined the device is miswired, I would suggest correcting it. Has no one seen my reply to this & like messages? It will be fixed, but by a professional. With my luck, the circuit breaker is probably wired to the neutral line as well so all I'd do is end up killing myself trying to fix a simple problem. When I get the electrician out here, I'll have him check all that. In the meantime, Christmas lights are safe to use on that outlet. Bob NO6B
