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Old 04-07-2021, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by KsJayhawkers View Post
Any current or former electricians able to help explain my current issue. We have a new home with a 'red screw' outlet on a four-way switch. With all of the switches turned off, there is still 55v present at top wall outlet. I have been told by Galaxy Home Solutions, who did our electrical, this is normal. I would like others' professional opinions.
Well, it may be phantom voltage - sometimes detected when using a meter. If you do a google search on ' phantom voltage ' it describes it pretty well. I have encountered that a lot!