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Electrical outlet help? (Smart Switch)

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by BiGGieStuFF, Apr 9, 2018.

  1. BiGGieStuFF

    BiGGieStuFF Contributing Member

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    I'm installing a smart switch and looking for the neutral wire. On my other switch box I successfully found 2 white wires twisted in a nut so those were my neutral wires. Installed that switch and everything is working. I'm working on switch number 2 and now I see a white and black wire twisted in a nut. That worries me.

    is this the neutral wire in the photo?

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/bSIZAeXtfpNgAplh1
     
    #1 BiGGieStuFF, Apr 9, 2018
  2. primtim24

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    It depends, are those 2 wires both coming from the same romex (cable) as the 3 going to the switch? Or are they separate. I can't really tell from the pic. If it's the same wire, they could very well just be spare wire that's not being used, if they're separate, then that could be a few different things. When was the house built?
     
    #2 primtim24, Apr 10, 2018
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    Trying touching both neutral wires to your tongue. If nothing happens, they are probably the ground.
     
    #3 Sweet Lou 4 2, Apr 11, 2018
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    This explains so much.
     
    #4 Space Ghost, Apr 11, 2018
    Falcons Talon, Os Trigonum and body slam like this.
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    #5 v3.0, Apr 11, 2018
  6. BiGGieStuFF

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    In 2012. I'll open it back up and take better photos.
     
    #6 BiGGieStuFF, Apr 11, 2018
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    Damn, somebody's really butt hurt
     
    #7 Sweet Lou 4 2, Apr 12, 2018
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    wiring is no hobby, hire a philosopher
     
    #8 Os Trigonum, Apr 12, 2018
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