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Old 01-20-2009, 10:42 AM   #1
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Question what does it mean when a plug in tester reads open neutral.

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The neutral wire brings the electricity back to the panel to complete the circuit. When the tester says you have an open neutral, the circuit has been broken going back to the panel, either by being disconnected or damaged.
 
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