Outlet Polarity Again

SJ · Apr 21, 2011

Well I tested all of my outlets.I had one with Hot-Neut reversed.That sounds simple.Then on the very last outlet I got OPEN GROUND.Ok what do I do with that one?

Thanks
Stan

rhouston · Apr 21, 2011

either the outlet is bad or the groud wire is broken/not connected or not connected at the outlet inline before that one.

buickanddeere · Apr 21, 2011

Some joker may have cut the ground wire short and only join them under the terminal box screw. Nor do they run a bare ground wire up to the receptacle's ground screw.
All grounds are supposed to be pig tailed and marretted together.

MarkB_MI · Apr 21, 2011

If you can't figure out how to fix the ground, replace the socket with either a GFCI or two-prong outlet.

SJ · Apr 21, 2011

Im all set .The ground wire wasnt even hooked to the outlet.I just kinda panicked cause I asked the inspector what would be the worst case senario and he said Open Ground can cause the most problems as far as what the tester tells you.Not only was this the last outlet in the whole house I checked,but a few years ago we used this outlet in a closet with an extension cord.I never liked using it as I was always moving stuff away from the cord when junk piled up in the closet.Wouldnt you no it this outlet wasnt even grounded.I guess thats why these tests that we think foolish sometimes are there for a reason.
Oh by the way I dont need railings on the back deck I was talking about earlier.The code is 30",highest point is 28",Whew thats a relief.

Thanks for all your help.
Im sure I will have more questions down the road as this house sale begins.

Stan

Crem · Apr 21, 2011

Thanks for the reply. It is nice to hear the results.

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