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Originally Posted by Zeke
You weren't testing "amps" you were testing voltage. An open neutral can show low voltage but apparently you had a definite 'open' neutral condition. When you opened the second box you disturbed a neutral connection to go back to continuity — barely. And that's a problem. You must undo neutrals to find the one that is/was arcing, getting hot and moving away to disconnect. It will only get worse.
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Yep, he need to open up and tighten up every single one of those gawddamn wire nuts along with the screw on the switched. I never use those push in thingys. Always wrap the wire around the screw. Also, don't buy the 99c switch or outlets.