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Apr 10, 2023 at 13:17 answer added mwaterbu timeline score: 0
Jun 23, 2021 at 16:57 comment added Ben I'm not really sure but from the picture of the plug it seems both white are going to the same terminal of the plug. They would need to be on opposite sides. If that was the case though, I would expect the breaker to trip as soon as the circuit closed.
Jun 22, 2021 at 17:10 answer added Harper - Reinstate Monica timeline score: 5
Jun 22, 2021 at 13:48 comment added manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact The 15A vs. 20A issue has absolutely nothing to do with the current problems. It is a code-compliance/potential safety concern. In theory, if you plugged in a heavy load (e.g., 16A continuous - like a 20A-circuit-rated heater) then you could overload the switches without tripping the breaker.
Jun 22, 2021 at 12:37 comment added phydeauxman I am confused by your comment. What are you saying I should replace...the switch or the receptacle? Since the outlet I am using is a duplex outlet and I currently do not have any load in it...not sure how swapping it out for a 15A version would change my current situation.
Jun 22, 2021 at 12:28 comment added manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact 15V switches are ok for lighting on a 20A circuit. But not when switching a 20A receptacle. Swap the receptacle for a 15A duplex.
Jun 22, 2021 at 12:20 comment added phydeauxman Added additional photos and more info
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Jun 22, 2021 at 7:01 comment added DoxyLover Are you absolutely sure it is indicating "open ground" and not "open neutral"?
Jun 22, 2021 at 5:08 answer added manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact timeline score: 0
Jun 22, 2021 at 3:44 comment added ThreePhaseEel Can you post a photo of the inside of the receptacle box please?
Jun 22, 2021 at 3:22 comment added Robert Chapin A photo of the "outlet" and the switches would be helpful.
Jun 22, 2021 at 2:19 answer added Gil timeline score: 0
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Jun 22, 2021 at 2:09 history asked phydeauxman CC BY-SA 4.0