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Originally Posted by Zeke View Post
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.
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.
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