Question for the gurus. I just tested my housewiring (at the wall outlet) and found that I have 120V AC between the hot and return, only I can't tell which of the top two "slots" is hot and which is return. They both show
59.4 VAC with referrence to the third (GND) terminal, on the bottom. Huh? Anyone have any idea what might be going on with my house wiring? It's an old house, built in '49 or '50, and has had numerous pieces added and modified. I was in the attic once, installing the wiring for a bathroom outlet, and got bit by the *white* wire, which should have been my first clue something was wrong. When I asked someone else about that though, was told that it might be normal, depending on what had been put in place. :/Any ideas or feedback are welcome. Hoping someone can explain this. Also hoping I don't have to rewire my house...
Dave