There you go!
Call a professional if you don't know what to do!
That was a GOOD call!
73 and glad the problem is fixed.
Jim W7RY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Martin" <tmartin@chartermi.net>
To: "AMPS REFLECTOR" <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 8:02 AM
Subject: [AMPS] Ground loop
>
> Thanks to all that offered suggestions. The electrician just left and
> the problem is solved. There were two reasons for the problem. First,
> a 3-way switch was used instead of a 2-way and it was wired
> incorrectly. The ground wire was connected to the traveler lug instead
> of the green ground lug which wasn't even on the switch. Also, all of
> the ground wires on several receptacles and overhead lights on the
> circuit were just wrapped around the Romex and not connected. One thing
> nice about living in a small town in the U.P. and being a retired
> teacher is that former students own electrical companies and respond
> quickly.
>
> 73, Tom
>
>
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