Reversed-Polarity Outlet
Reversed-Polarity Outlet is a electrical defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Reversed polarity energizes parts of a device that should be neutral, a shock and equipment hazard that is simple to correct.
Reversed-Polarity Outlet is a electrical defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Reversed polarity energizes parts of a device that should be neutral, a shock and equipment hazard that is simple to correct.
What causes reversed-polarity outlet?
Reversed polarity occurs when the hot and neutral wires are swapped at a receptacle, typically from past miswiring.
What we check
We test outlets for reversed polarity and correct hot-neutral-ground orientation throughout accessible areas.
Why it matters
Reversed polarity energizes parts of a device that should be neutral, a shock and equipment hazard that is simple to correct.
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