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Sometimes an electrician will use a neutral as a return for an overhead light or a switched outlet. When used in that manner, the white wire is supposed to be painted black to indicate that it is "live". From the pix, it looks like that is a possibility.

Get yourself a cheap voltmeter. Take no chances.
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Old 02-10-2007, 01:13 PM
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