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> Good info...let's keep in mind that "blatant wiring errors" are more common
> then people tend to think. Net current from having the electrical grounded
> to water pipes is a common find, as it was standard operating procedure and
> up until 2011, it was code. Yes, the electrical does have to be grounded-
> AT the SERVICE ENTRANCE; which is at the main circuit box.
>  I would venture to say, that the two most common
> wiring errors are that the older houses are two wired, not three. Its
> not uncommon to find those "cheater" plates, with the three prong
> outlets, this makes it LOOK like the wiring is properly grounded. But
> when you remove that plate, (better yet, have an Electrician do this
> if you are not trained)...often you find the outlet is only wired using
> the two wired system.
> Which means not grounded. Wasn't an issue 30 years ago..but it is NOW.
> And in some houses, idiots did the wiring, and wired them REVERSE HOT.
> You can test this for yourself, using a 3 dollar part called an "outlet tester"
> where you plug this into your outlet, and it will light up, and there is a diagram
> on the outlet tester, which will tell you what those lights mean.
> Reverse HOT is not good. And I truly hope this isn't a common problem.
> But in these cases, where the wiring is not wired properly, shuttting off
> one circuit can create problems.
> Lizzie
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> > To: [hidden email]
> > From: wbruno@...
> > Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:14:52 -0700
> > Subject: Re: [eSens] Electric question
> >
> > Turning off one breaker (or more) should not cause any other
> > circuits to run hotter. The only risk I can think of is someone
> > decides to turn it on without telling you. There are special lock-out
> > breakers that would prevent that. Or you could have an electrician
> > put in a blank instead.
> >
> > Many houses have certain types of wiring issues, like ganged neutrals (that
> > should be fixed but can be hard to pin down in some cases).
> > These should not create problems when turning off a breaker. If turning
> > off one does cause issues, there is a more blatant wiring error, of a type
> > that
> > could lead to shock or fire hazard, and that an electrician is more used to
> > fixing (not that the average electrician will be able to figure out the
> > problem, but a smart one will).
> > Having 150 Volts is a bit of a shocker (130 would not be surprising).
> > Curious what caused that and how it was fixed...
> >
> > Romex usually just means normal unshielded wire (whether made by Romex Co.
> > or not).
> >
> > On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 4:56 PM, Elizabeth thode <lizt777@...>wrote:
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> > >
> > > I'd have won that bet ...I bet your house IS wired correctly.
> > > Which is why you can shut down one circuit without issues.
> > > In a house not wired correctly, this can and does sometimes
> > > create "issues".
> > > Lizzie
> > >
> > >
> > > To: [hidden email]
> > > From: marc@...
> > > Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:53:14 -0800
> > > Subject: RE: [eSens] Electric question
> > >
> > >
> > > > Is your whole house wired correctly?
> > > > Three wiring and grounded?
> > >
> > > The outlets are all grounded and every outlet is
> > > wired correctly according to the outlet tester.
> > >
> > > So our house is better than most. :-)
> > >
> > > Prior to our moving in, several outlets were not
> > > wired correctly, and the some outlets had
> > > unusually high voltage output (150v!).
> > >
> > > > Romex?
> > >
> > > No idea, so the answer is probably no.
> > >
> > > Marc
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