How to use an outlet tester

When working on electrical outlets, a must have tool is the outlet tester. In this episode of House of Hacks, Harley show how to use one of these inexpensive tools to test receptacles and covers the outlet tester light meanings. They are also an easy way to test an outlet to see if the power is off prior to working on the wall plug.

A list of 110 receptacle testers from different manufacturers: http://amzn.to/2wJW1k3 (Affiliate link)

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:14 What is an outlet tester
0:30 Why use an outlet tester
0:44 How to use an outlet tester
0:59 Correct wiring
1:06 Open ground explained
1:20 Open neutral explained
1:30 Open hot outlet fix
1:41 residential wiring safety
1:56 hot/neutral reverse electrical
2:05 Hot/ground reverse meaning

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Intro/Exit: "Hot Swing" by Kevin MacLeod at http://incompetech.com