Hot neutral reverse

[John Allingham]

Originally Posted by rdrangstveit

I found an outlet, that when tested showed as being a hot neutral reverse.
Then when I opened the panel I found a red wire connected to the neutral buss bar. Does that explain the outlet problem?

Hi Roy
If the hot and neutral were reversed at the panel, you would find other nearby outlets that show the same thing.
More likely they are reversed at the outlet.

[Chuck Evans]

Originally Posted by akahn

Don't forget for best results be sure to stand in a 5gal bucket of water while testing.

Think for a minute about what would actually happen if you did this with a typical five gallon bucket...