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Reversed polarity 13 years 9 months ago #34100

Jarrod Goforth Topic Author Offline Premium Member Posts: 118 Thank you received: 0	What are some of the problems with reversed polarity in an outlet? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Reversed polarity 13 years 9 months ago #34109

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Re: Reversed polarity 13 years 8 months ago #34741

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Re: Reversed polarity 13 years 7 months ago #35208

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Reverse polarity is unsafe in some situations because the atached devices depend on having the proper wire connected to the neutral. Simple example - for a lamp the shell is normally connected to the neutral while the the post that contacts the base of the bulb is connected to the hot. If those are reversed, a 'hot' shell could be more easily contacted by someone when reaching in to run the lamp off, etc. if all the shielding materials are not perfectly in place.

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