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  1. How to fix an "open ground" on a receptacle that seems grounded?

    Feb 4, 2015 · 3 In the master bedroom on one wall there are two receptacle that when tested shows “open ground”, I have replaced the receptacle on both (with new tamperproof receptacles) and while …

  2. Why does my receptacle tester say open ground on my new outlet?

    Why does my receptacle tester say open ground on my new outlet? Ask Question Asked 12 years, 4 months ago Modified 5 years, 8 months ago

  3. Outlet reads open ground even with the ground connected

    Feb 26, 2022 · But, the ground wire was already connected. the black and bare copper wire are both detected as a live wire by my voltmeter sensor. I’ve checked the connections and even swapped out …

  4. Outlet tester shows "open ground" on GFCI outlet

    Feb 8, 2018 · 4 I used a standard three-lamp outlet tester on an GFCI outlet, and it shows "open ground". Should I be worried? This is not a special "GFCI tester"; it's just an ordinary plug-in three …

  5. Grounding Receptacles with Metal Boxes Still Showing Open Ground

    Feb 23, 2023 · The house itself is grounded and all the receptacles in the finished basement are showing as grounded/normal using a simple receptacle tester. I hired an electrician to come in a …

  6. Why does my receptacle tester read open ground in my new outlet in a ...

    Feb 5, 2019 · I live in Georgia. My new outlet is in a plastic box and runs from a plastic junction box. The receptacle tester reads open ground even though I attached the copper ground wire to the ground …

  7. electrical - Can I safely deal with an open ground receptacle by ...

    Mar 23, 2021 · I have found three receptacles in my home for which a three-light receptacle tester indicates open ground. Can I safely resolve this issue by replacing these receptacles with GFCI …

  8. Why do I get an open ground warning after a GFCI Test?

    Dec 28, 2015 · The tester shows open ground after triggering the test. My steps are: 1. Check outlet- shows closed ground. 2. Test gcfi. 3. Reset gfci. 4. Test outlet- shows open fround. 5. Test gcfi. 6. …

  9. receptacle - How do I find a break in my ground wire? - Home ...

    Apr 28, 2016 · Are those 4 outlets on the same breaker? Trace this circuit as best you can to the panel and see if the ground is properly terminated. Since they're all showing as open, that means the break …

  10. electrical - Help resolving outlets that report Open Ground - Home ...

    Oct 12, 2022 · With that same multi-meter, find out exactly what's happening with the "open ground" receptacles. Is there any voltage between ground and neutral? Hot and ground? If you run an …