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Question by rjohn00
Submitted on 11/15/2003
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I have just replaced my wall switch with one that is a combo switch/plug-in outlet. The switch works but when I put a 3-prong tester into the outlet, a single yellow light lights up labeled "open neutral". What does this mean? How do I correct this? Pls. help. thank you.

Answer by skydawg
Submitted on 1/18/2004
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make sure the neutral is connected to the plug or that the splice in the box is done correctly.

Answer by AWG
Submitted on 1/29/2004
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You may not be able to use this combination switch/outlet since you may only have a switch loop at this location;no neutral! If your switch box only has two conductors(don't count the bare wire if it's a non-metallic sheathed cable.This wire is your equipment ground and it cannot be used as a neutral),it's a switch loop and you cannot add a receptacle.

Answer by Curly
Submitted on 8/7/2005
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How do you hook up wall plugs with a light switch?

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