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Have a few outlets that test as a slightly dim open ground
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[QUOTE="Tom.G, post: 6291241, member: 581973"] Believe the tester. The most likely is an open, or high resistance, Ground and there is other equipment connected to the same breaker that is supplying a sneak path good enough for partial illumination of that tester lamp. If possible, [B]disconnect[/B], (just turning them off is not enough) everything else on that circuit and test again. If the problem clears up, then there [U] may [/U] be TWO problems: [B] (1)[/B] a faulty Ground connection [B]and (2)[/B] another device on the circuit in questionable condition with a sneak path [B]Be sure the breaker is Off before getting fingers in the way! [/B] Then it is a matter of physically checking every connection on that circuit for loose or wrong connections. Pay attention to the wire colors too, if they are not consistent they are a problem. Check every outlet box and junction box on that circuit and inside the Breaker panel. [SIZE=5]If you are not sure what you are doing, call in a professional and let them do the dangerous part. A lost finger is worth more than a service call. [/SIZE][/SIZE] Cheers, Tom [/QUOTE]
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